Lot 591
German States -- Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. Mining Taler, 1752 (Zellerfeld). Dav-2168; Welter-2726; Fiala-2589; Kni-1465; Knyph-1216; KM-946. Karl, 1735-1780. Crowned oval shield supported by two wildmen. Reverse: Two crowned columns in mining scene, "K C" on a stone between, five-line inscription below. Brilliant prooflike fields with contrasting "frosted" scene, silvery toning with a hint of iridescence. An exquisite coin! NGC graded MS-65 Prooflike.
The wealth of precious metal that emanated from the region that straddles the Harz Mountains is amply evidenced in the varied and prolific thaler issues struck by the Duchies of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Wolfenbüttel, one of the most prolific coiners in the German series, with denominations reaching up to an extraordinary 16-thaler size -- over 12 ounces of silver! Here is a marvelous example of their symbolic coinage.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
Ex Irving Goodman Collection.
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