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Ferdinand I Medallic 1-1/2 Taler 1541-Dated AU55 NGC, Kremnitz mint, Voglhuber-33, Montenuovo-603, Horsky-904 var. (weight), Markl-2036, MzA-24. 40.57gm. By Christoph Fueszl. Among the most beloved Schautaler types of Ferdinand's reign, rendered in a gratifying and undeniably medallic format that leaves the entirety of the devices struck-up to the peak of possible relief, resulting in even the most minute elements of the designs expressed in full detail. A type that is frequently found with evidence of mounting, tooling, or later gilding, the current offering presents no such problems, the light handling that exists does little to distract the eye, while an accenting russet tone silhouettes the central and marginal features alike.
Interestingly, while this medallic presentation seems to commemorate Ferdinand's election as King of the Romans in 1531 at the instigation of his brother, Charles V, the year that it carries also witnessed the Siege of Buda, when the Ottoman sultan installed John Zapolya as client King of Hungary, limiting Ferdinand's domain to the far west of the country.
Ex. Künker Auction 86 (September 2003, Lot 1001)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/hungary/hungary-ferdinand-i-medallic-1-1-2-taler-1541-dated-au55-ngc-/a/3096-30342.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD
Ferdinand I Medallic 1-1/2 Taler 1541-Dated AU55 NGC, Kremnitz mint, Voglhuber-33, Montenuovo-603, Horsky-904 var. (weight), Markl-2036, MzA-24. 40.57gm. By Christoph Fueszl. Among the most beloved Schautaler types of Ferdinand's reign, rendered in a gratifying and undeniably medallic format that leaves the entirety of the devices struck-up to the peak of possible relief, resulting in even the most minute elements of the designs expressed in full detail. A type that is frequently found with evidence of mounting, tooling, or later gilding, the current offering presents no such problems, the light handling that exists does little to distract the eye, while an accenting russet tone silhouettes the central and marginal features alike.
Interestingly, while this medallic presentation seems to commemorate Ferdinand's election as King of the Romans in 1531 at the instigation of his brother, Charles V, the year that it carries also witnessed the Siege of Buda, when the Ottoman sultan installed John Zapolya as client King of Hungary, limiting Ferdinand's domain to the far west of the country.
Ex. Künker Auction 86 (September 2003, Lot 1001)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/hungary/hungary-ferdinand-i-medallic-1-1-2-taler-1541-dated-au55-ngc-/a/3096-30342.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD