Lot 513
Austria -- Schlick. Taler, ND (c.1517). Dav-8138; Doneb-3747. 28.91 grams. Counts Stephan, Burian, Heinrich, Hieronymus & Lorenz, 1505-1526. St. Joachim stands over quartered shield; S - I in field flanking. Reverse: Crowned rampant heraldic lion left. Lightly toned.Some slight double-striking to obverse, with usual weakness at centers. With considerable residual luster. Exceptional for these mostly poorly struck and preserved coins. Very Rare in this quality. NGC graded AU-55.
Schlick in modern Czechoslovakia (Bohemia) was controlled by the Slik family, which owned many important mines and produced enough silver to mint a large percentage of the first Talers. Originally known as Joachimsthalers, the name was shortened to Talers in the west, and Jefimoks in Russia.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Illustrated in Money of The World, coin 89.
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