German States
Saxe-Altenburg. Georg 2 Taler 1852-F MS64+ PCGS, KM27, Dav-813. A sensational offering of this one-year type with semi-reflective fields that display alluring rainbow patina reminiscent of a watercolor painting. The design elements are also fantastic with fully-rendered devices that are raised and very pleasing. Aside from a few, small obverse marks, this piece has it all. Currently the finest-known certified example of this type and sold with old sales envelope. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $450 in VF, $950 in EF, $2250 in UNC, $4000 in BU.
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD