GERMANY, Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (Duchy). Karl Peter Ulrich. 1739-1762. AR Taler (40mm, 27.95 g, 11h). Mannheim mint. Dated 1753 SP. NGC AU Details, harshly cleaned.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 819.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

World, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 500

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GERMANY, Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (Duchy). Karl Peter Ulrich. 1739-1762. AR Taler (40mm, 27.95 g, 11h). Mannheim mint. Dated 1753 SP. Armored bust right / Crowned double-headed eagle with two collared coats-of-arms on breast. Bitkin 61; Davenport 1353; KM 226.1. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6908067-011, graded AU Details, harshly cleaned.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.

Karl Peter Ulrich would go on to rule as Tsar of Russia for six months in 1762, despite being unable to speak the language. His strong German ties made him extremely unpopular, soon leading to his overthrow in favor of his wife, Catherine II.

For an issue of Karl Peter Ulrich as Tsar of Russia, see lot 900, below.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 18 September at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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