GERMANY, Sachsen-Gotha-Altenburg (Duchy). Ernst II. 1772-1804. Uniface intaglio impression of a Taler obverse in copper (39mm, 49.33 g). EF.

Electronic Auction 576
Lot: 861.
Closing Date: Dec 4 2024 10:00 ET

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Estimate: $ 100

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GERMANY, Sachsen-Gotha-Altenburg (Duchy). Ernst II. 1772-1804. Uniface intaglio impression of a Taler obverse in copper (39mm, 49.33 g). ERNESTVS D G GOTHAN SAXONVM DVX, bare head; stork below. All in incuse and retrograde (intaglio). Cf. Davenport 272; cf. KM 333 (for regular Taler). Brown surfaces, spot of verdigris. EF. Unusual.

This piece is possibly a hub trial or counterfeiters die. A most unusual item that should be of interest to taler collectors.

Closing Date and Time: 4 December 2024 at 14:46:40 ET.

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