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Saxony. Johann Friedrich II 3 Taler 1539 AU58 NGC, Buchholz mint, Dav-A9724 var. (additional clover to upper right of arms, MAGD title on obverse), Merseburger-Unl., Köhler Collection-335, Schnee-85. 88.70gm. Struck upon Johann Friedrich the Magnanimous' acquisition of the Burggraviate of Magdeburg. Likely amongst the rarest issues of Johann Friedrich's reign, this commemorative "Schautaler" almost certainly represents the finest surviving specimen of the type. Its execution is unmistakably medallic in nature, with a mottled patina over icy surfaces that intensify to a fantastic degree on the reverse. Purportedly, this selection is one of only four known for the denomination, together with a piece auctioned by Künker in January 2013 (Auction 223, Lot 507), the Köhler example (Henry Seligmann December 1929, Lot 335), and a single piece in the Hermitage, distinguished from the "regular" 3 Taler of 1539 by its addition of the Magdeburg title on the obverse and more intricately garnished arms on the reverse. As such, it appears that this is only the second representative to become available in nearly 100 years, with the last specimen having sold for the equivalent of nearly $33,000 in 2013.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/german-states-saxony-johann-friedrich-ii-3-taler-1539-au58-ngc-/a/3096-30268.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 12000-15000 USD
Saxony. Johann Friedrich II 3 Taler 1539 AU58 NGC, Buchholz mint, Dav-A9724 var. (additional clover to upper right of arms, MAGD title on obverse), Merseburger-Unl., Köhler Collection-335, Schnee-85. 88.70gm. Struck upon Johann Friedrich the Magnanimous' acquisition of the Burggraviate of Magdeburg. Likely amongst the rarest issues of Johann Friedrich's reign, this commemorative "Schautaler" almost certainly represents the finest surviving specimen of the type. Its execution is unmistakably medallic in nature, with a mottled patina over icy surfaces that intensify to a fantastic degree on the reverse. Purportedly, this selection is one of only four known for the denomination, together with a piece auctioned by Künker in January 2013 (Auction 223, Lot 507), the Köhler example (Henry Seligmann December 1929, Lot 335), and a single piece in the Hermitage, distinguished from the "regular" 3 Taler of 1539 by its addition of the Magdeburg title on the obverse and more intricately garnished arms on the reverse. As such, it appears that this is only the second representative to become available in nearly 100 years, with the last specimen having sold for the equivalent of nearly $33,000 in 2013.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/german-states-saxony-johann-friedrich-ii-3-taler-1539-au58-ngc-/a/3096-30268.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 12000-15000 USD