Lot 604
German States -- Freising. Taler, 1790. Dav-2248; Sellier-95; KM-32. Joseph Conrad von Schroffenberg, 1790-1803. Mintmaster, Johann Nikolaus Kornlein. Bust right. Reverse: Mantled arms separating date. Beautiful multi-colored toning. A marvelous specimen! NGC graded MS-65.
Freising was in 1790 a small Bishopric just north of Munich, in Bavaria. By the 18th century its influence and wealth had diminshed and few coins were minted. Thus, its coins are scarce. Freising is credited with having the world's first brewery, although some dispute this claim.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Ex Irving Goodman Collection.
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