1746 Hall Germany 1/2Taler

regandon

The marking for Peter Paul Werner can be found under the bust. The engraving mark he used was PP Werner. The marking for Carl Gottieb Laufer can be found on the reverse under the Coat of Arms. His engraving mark is CGL. These two engravers worked together on all the 1746 ½ Talers, Talers and 2 Taler coinage. They also worked together on the 1746 Ducats.

Date: 1746
Type: 1/2 Taler
Ruler: Franz I
Title: Holy Roman Emperor
Die engravers:
Obverse was done by Peter Paul Werner from Nuremberg Mint
Reverse was done by Carl Gottieb Laufer from Nuremberg Mint
TPGS: PCGS AU55

Mintage: 700

Zohar

That is one attractive piece. 700 minted - imagine what an equivalent US coin would cost.

Great stuff!

regandon

<< <i>That is one attractive piece. 700 minted - imagine what an equivalent US coin would cost.

Great stuff! >>



Now all I need to do is find the 2Taler to go with it. That will not be to easy to find in high grade though, as think its mintage is under 100 Pieces.

bronzemat

Thats a beauty, congrats!

JCMhouston

Very nice piece!