Lobster taler?

worldcoinguy

Pater has a new taler offered on his website that had me doing a doubletake. I think that is one of the most intriguing reverse designs I have seen on a taler of the 18th century. I don't know why, but Charlie Brown's 'Great Pumpkin' comes to mind as I picture the great lobster coming to visit all the town kids to deliver presents....

ajaan

That is perhaps the coolest taler I've ever seen. I would love to own one of those.

Zohar

Damn these German types seem so varied demanding patience and curiosity. Pater has one great candy shop.

theboz11

Uber cool

3Mark

Speaking of Jochen Pater, earlier this month I rec'd a email about a new auction forum, WAG Online and one of the principals is Jochen Pater along with Dirk Loebbers, Philip Kapaan and Udo Gans (of WAG). Since I knew 3 of them very well I signed up and have since learned that Jochen has photographed the coins for the auction. A english copy follows:

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I found a couple I was looking for in the auctions that I had not seen before.

Disclaimer: I know the principals, but I have no financial interest in the auctions and no coins in them.

3Mark

FilthyBroke

Love that reverse! The zodiac theme is used on jetons a lot, too.

lordmarcovan

That is wicked cool on so many different levels.

But how do you know it isn't a crayfish?

Any hope for conservation on the spots?

ajaan

What's something like that worth? How much is he selling it for?

worldcoinguy

Wicked coolness certainly has its price. Its out of my league at 2950 euro.

worldcoinguy

Larry -

Thanks for the info on the new WAG auctions. There is nothing for me this time around but I am certainly going to keep an eye on them in the future.

Zohar

Someone please push the dollar higher !