Newp: Saxony taler from summer 2012 Baltimore show

EVillageProwler

Dated 1614, this is one of my trophy pieces. Attributed by the dealer as Dav-7573, and graded by a reputable TPG as MS65, I made a beeline to the dealer's table pretty much as soon as I got to the show. In hand, the highpoint "lightness" is much less prominent. The colors are flashier and nicer (the bottom reverse darkness is due to uneven light distribution during imaging). What is hard to see from the image is that the coin has metal fatigue. With a loupe, the stress is quite visible. In hand, with unaided eye, the stress was much less visible. Of course, my eyes are terrible these days so your guess is as good as mine how nice this piece really is. To my Stevie Wonder eyes, this piece is quite lovely.

I don't have time to do a history write-up of this piece. If some kind soul would be willing to write one up for me, I would be grateful. Work and breakfast beckons.

Zohar

That is remarkable. Just excellent.

EVillageProwler

Whoa Nellie. That was a quick response!!!

Help with write-up? Please?!? I have to step away very soon.

bronzemat

Beautiful pickup, love the toning.

worldcoinguy

EVP - stunning piece. Its hard to imagine the journey this piece made the last 400 years to still be a MS-65.

JCMhouston

I like that a lot!

mkman123

beautiful!!

DeiGratia

Wow are you kidding me?
Speechless.

I've been really getting into these Sachsen Talers as of late.
Absolutely Stunning in every way.

DeiGratia

In regards to the historical write up, here is the Wiki page:



Johann Georg I

EVillageProwler

<< <i>In regards to the historical write up, here is the Wiki page:



Johann Georg I >>



Thanks for the link to the wiki page. I'll supplement...

This coin is relatively common for the type. Nevertheless, it is in a pretty nice state of preservation. I say "pretty nice" because my MS63/64 Seated and Trade dollars are vastly superior. I know, I know - different generation, different situation. Anyhow, I'm a firm believer any "gem" taler is truly rare. This is an early 17th century piece, and you just don't see them like this. So, bottom line, I'm a grade snob. Shoot me.

EVP

Zohar

Is it the finest known?

EVillageProwler

<< <i>Is it the finest known? >>



Shrug. Anyone have access to pops and can tell us?

marcmoish

Just a super taler all around wow - can't tell grade from pic really - what a trophy indeed - hey who's the TPG on this one if I might ask?

EVillageProwler

NGC

Zohar

Top pop at 65. Next up is AU-55. Not many graded yet I doubt they come nice than this one.