NEWP: 1696 Salzburg Taler, Virgil Brand Collection

Zohar

I have not seen the coin and it will be held for me post COVID, yet is conditionally special.

1696/4 Salzburg. Johann Ernst von Thun und Hohenstein (1687-1709) Taler. DAV-3510; KM-254. Obv: Saint behind arms. Lustrous with lovely iridescent toning. Rev: Madonna and child over hatted arms. A common type, with a very uncommon state of preservation. Highly attractive taler, with nice peripheral tone, clean surfaces and an underlying proof-like sheen. The finest graded. NGC MS-66.

**Ex. Virgil Brand Collection Sale, Auktion Leu 70, lot 7778. Video Link: **

https://vimeo.com/user2864394/review/445271801/94192a8f84

worldcoinguy

Simply outstanding. You are a numismatic hound dog hunting these unicorn pieces down. Originality, patina, and an excellent provenance to top it all off.

Bob13

Zohar - certainly looks wonderful! Couldn't get the video working - would be curious to see that.

coinkat

Exceptional coin... Congrats

Zohar

@Bob13 said:
Zohar - certainly looks wonderful! Couldn't get the video working - would be curious to see that.

video works for me

Iosephus

Beautiful coin!

The OP link doesn't work for me either, but I believe this is the video:
https://vimeo.com/445271801

TwoKopeiki

Zohar, how'd they get it dipped in glass like that?

291fifth

I'm amazed when I see how well struck those highly detailed early talers are. Add in the condition and eye-appeal of the coin shown and you have an exceptional piece!

bidask

A WOWEE coin for sure !

Congrats Zohar 🙂

trueblood

Let me also applaud, what a great piece.

mkman123

very nice zohar!

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messydesk

Very nice! Fantastic surfaces!