Watch List notes:

AUSTRIA, Holy Roman Empire. Karl VI. Emperor, 1711-1740. AR Taler (42mm, 28.43 g, 12h). Hall mint. Dated 1713. KM 1552; Davenport 1050. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64 WINGS APPROVED. Superb gem UNC. Perfect fields and beautiful iridescent toning overall. Slab has incorrect Davenport number. One of the highest ever graded Talers of the period, with only one graded higher. A remarkable coin.


Ex Superior Galleries (1 December 1990), lot 1079.