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Anhalt-Bernburg. Alexander Carl 2 Taler 1855-A MS65 NGC, Berlin mint, KM83, Dav-503, Thun-4. Highly flashy, with significant mint frost displayed across the raised features contributing to a hint of cameo contrast. This elusive type is rarely seen at all, even less frequently so well-preserved, and we note the existence of only a single example certified finer-- an MS66-graded representative that we previously sold in our 2018 ANA Auction #3066 (lot 30216) for an all-in price of over $8,000.
Born in 1805, Alexander became Duke of Anhalt-Bernberg upon his father's death in 1834. Shortly thereafter, he married Princess Friederike of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glucksburg. By 1855, he was confined to a nursing home for the mentally handicapped in Schloss Hoym. He died there in 1863. During his period of confinement, his wife acted as regent.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/anhalt-bernburg/german-states-anhalt-bernburg-alexander-carl-2-taler-1855-a-ms65-ngc-/a/3094-34681.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 3000-4000 USD
Anhalt-Bernburg. Alexander Carl 2 Taler 1855-A MS65 NGC, Berlin mint, KM83, Dav-503, Thun-4. Highly flashy, with significant mint frost displayed across the raised features contributing to a hint of cameo contrast. This elusive type is rarely seen at all, even less frequently so well-preserved, and we note the existence of only a single example certified finer-- an MS66-graded representative that we previously sold in our 2018 ANA Auction #3066 (lot 30216) for an all-in price of over $8,000.
Born in 1805, Alexander became Duke of Anhalt-Bernberg upon his father's death in 1834. Shortly thereafter, he married Princess Friederike of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glucksburg. By 1855, he was confined to a nursing home for the mentally handicapped in Schloss Hoym. He died there in 1863. During his period of confinement, his wife acted as regent.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/anhalt-bernburg/german-states-anhalt-bernburg-alexander-carl-2-taler-1855-a-ms65-ngc-/a/3094-34681.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD