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Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. Heinrich Julius 5 Taler 1609-(o) AU58 NGC, Zellerfeld mint, KM31.2, Dav-LS28, Knyphausen-143, Preussag Collection-17, Welter-614. 144.52gm. Heinrich Oeckeler as mintmaster. Struck from 10 Taler dies (cf. KM32). With value stamp "5" on reverse. Cabinet-toned to absolute perfection. Most surviving examples express heavy wear, leaving their surfaces dull with even, pale gray color. This specimen, however, presents devices that are carefully draped in a silvery patina, with surrounding fields that have developed a smoky gunmetal hue, creating a palpable visual contrast that easily elevates its status. For comparison, there is only one other example currently certified, graded AU53 by NGC. With exceptionally fine examples bringing upwards of $30,000--the most recent to sell hammered for 34,000 CHF in October 2020--we can only anticipate the heights this specimen will reach. Almost certainly one of the nicest available.
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Estimate: 20000-30000 USD
Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. Heinrich Julius 5 Taler 1609-(o) AU58 NGC, Zellerfeld mint, KM31.2, Dav-LS28, Knyphausen-143, Preussag Collection-17, Welter-614. 144.52gm. Heinrich Oeckeler as mintmaster. Struck from 10 Taler dies (cf. KM32). With value stamp "5" on reverse. Cabinet-toned to absolute perfection. Most surviving examples express heavy wear, leaving their surfaces dull with even, pale gray color. This specimen, however, presents devices that are carefully draped in a silvery patina, with surrounding fields that have developed a smoky gunmetal hue, creating a palpable visual contrast that easily elevates its status. For comparison, there is only one other example currently certified, graded AU53 by NGC. With exceptionally fine examples bringing upwards of $30,000--the most recent to sell hammered for 34,000 CHF in October 2020--we can only anticipate the heights this specimen will reach. Almost certainly one of the nicest available.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/brunswick-wolfenbuttel/german-states-brunswick-wolfenbuttel-heinrich-julius-5-taler-1609-o-au58-ngc-/a/3096-30230.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 20000-30000 USD