Triton XIV, Lot: 1342. Estimate $750. Sold for $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. Johann Georg II. Elector, 1656-1680. AR Dicker Taler (31mm, 28.79 g, 12h). Dresden mint. Dated 1660. IOHAN • GEORG • II • D • G • DUX • SAX • IUL • CLIV • ET • M , draped and armored half-length bust right, holding sword / SAC • ROM • IMP • ARCHIMARS • ET • ELECT • [mm] • 1660 •, coat of arms; C R below. Clauss & Kahnt 404; cf. Kohl 240 (as 1/4 taler); Davenport 7617 note. Good VF, toned.

From the HLT Collection.

This coin, the so-called Dicker (thick) Taler, was struck on flans that had the weight of a taler but were the diameter of 1/4 talers. Therefore, 1/4 taler dies were used in the striking.