NewP: Paramount Collection 3 Emperors Taler
Zohar
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Amazing pieces in this sale. I was able to acquire this one.
Rudolf II "Three Emperors" Taler 1590 AU58 NGC, Joachimsthal or Prague mint, Dav-8105 (under Archduke Ferdinand as Hall mint), Voglhuber-86 (same), Markl-1953, Moser-Tursky-Unl., Donebauer-Unl., Dietiker-Unl., Halacka-Type 1. Paul Hoffman (?) as mintmaster. Among the earliest emissions from this highly sought-after series-firmly attributable to the reign of Rudolf II-this offering expresses an attractive antique appearance coupled with splendid eye appeal. While light circulation wear exists atop the highpoints, in-line with the assigned designation, a wonderful clarity of detail is expressed throughout-from the finer points of the emperors' hair and beards, down to the Orders of the Golden Fleece-with a flan that beautifully mixes age-old, dove-gray tone with shades of sky-blue. Presently the single finest certified example at NGC by 13 grade points, with none yet seen by PCGS, collectors could hardly hope for a more fitting representative of the type.
Traditionally assigned to the mint of Hall under the reign of Ferdinand as Archduke, Halacka (1987) has reassigned the issue to Rudolf II at Joachimsthal, though Prague is also a likely candidate. As Hall only produced coins from roller dies at this time, it can be ruled out with no uncertainty as the minting location.
From the Paramount Collection
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Awesome, congrats!
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Felicidades! Nice looking coin.
Way to go Zohar ... congratulations.
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
That is a terrific pickup, @Zohar! It is beautiful!
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Tom, formerly in Albuquerque, NM.
Looks great!
Going after any others?
My current "Box of 20"
Trying yet it seems to be a challenge with prebidding levels.
TalerUniverse.com is a curated numismatic project dedicated to the silver talers, crowns, and medals of the Habsburg Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, spanning the 16th–18th centuries. The collection emphasizes historically significant issues, rare mint varieties, and high-grade NGC/PCGS examples, presented with detailed historical context, scholarly references, and high-resolution photography. TalerUniverse aims to serve both as a private collection showcase and a growing reference resource for collectors, researchers, and students of early-modern European coinage.
What a great design and tough addition to the collection. You had some fierce bidding on that one.