Lot 476
Austria. Guldiner, 1486 (Hall). Dav-8087; Schulten 4424; MT 64 var. 31.54 grams. Mintmaster: B. Beheim; Die maker: Wenzel Krondl. Archduke Sigismund, 1446-1490. Sigismund, crowned and armored, stands frontal holding scepter, helmet and lion-supported crest flanking; all within poly-lobed tressure. Reverse: Prince riding right, armed as a jousting knight, date below; around, border of 15 ducal shields, flanking larger shield of Austria bearing five eagles. Usual minor weakness seen at the Prince's feet, otherwise an unusually choice example of this issue, with fine details and quite clean fields. Handsome old toning. NGC graded AU-50.
Major silver deposits found in the Tirolean mines, and improved minting techniques, set the stage to produce the world's first large silver Talers, and here is an outstanding example of the first dated Taler ever produced. An important, histocial piece, and a must for all serious Taler collectors.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500.
Illustrated in Money of The World, coin 90.
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