GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Brunswick. "Mining" Taler, 1752-IBH. Zellerfeld Mint. Karl I. PCGS MS-62.
Dav-2160; KM-941; Welter-2723. Commemorating the "Cronenburg Luck" Mine. A bit of central striking weakness is all that holds this incredible crown back from a choice designation, as it yields highly clean fields with an alluring gunmetal gray cabinet tone, subtle iridescence, and extravagant luster in the protected areas. A popular and interesting type, featuring the entrance to the mine along with a manus Dei descending from the clouds, crowning it with a laurel wreath. Fairly RARE when encountered in such a state of preservation.
From the Robert C. Knepper Collection.
Ex: Kuenker 49 (6/1999) Lot # 1636.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000