GERMANY, Frankfurt (city). AR Taler (40mm, 10h). ‘Contributionstaler’ type. Dated 1796 HGBH. NGC AU 58.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1353. Estimated: $ 200

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GERMANY, Frankfurt (city). AR Taler (40mm, 10h). ‘Contributionstaler’ type. Dated 1796 HGBH. Crowned eagle facing with wings spread, head left / Denomination and date in four lines. J&F 965b; Davenport 2229; KM 288. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6909478-004, graded AU 58.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.

The army of the French Republic entered Frankfurt on 16 July 1796 and took seven councilors hostage, demanding 6 million francs in cash and 2 million in supplies for their return. This “contributionstaler” type was struck to pay the ransom.

Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 11:57:20 ET.

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