Sale: CNG 63, Lot: 1783. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003.  Sold For $138. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Bamberg. Franz Ludwig. 1779-1795. AR Thaler (27.95 gm). Dated 1795. Crowned and mantled arms / ZUM BESTEN/DES/VATERLANDS in three lines in wreath dividing date, above, BAMBERG below wreath ties; beneath, ZEHN EINE FEINE MARK in two lines. Davenport 1939, variety with short wreath ties above BAMBERG. Good VF, iridescent toning. ($200)

From the Charles E. Weber Collection. 

Called the "Contribution Thaler" because it was made from the silver service of the princebishop.