Lot 498
Austria -- Dietrichstein. Taler, 1695. Dav-3376; Unger-3708; Holzm-33; KM-20. Ferdinand Josef, 1655-1698 (Princely Line of Nikolsburg). Mintmaster, Matthias Mittermayr. Bust right. Reverse: Crowned arms in Order chain. Vienna mint. Lovely old toning with shades of blue and hints of russet. Rare. NGC graded MS-64.
Dietrichstein was divided into two branches, Pulsgau and Nikolsburg. All coins from this Principality are rare, but this is the only Taler from the Nikolsburg line. An almost impossible type to find, and what a wonderful specimen it is!
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
Ex Irving Goodman Collection.
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