NEWPs: Paar, Olmutz and Karlsburg Talers

Zohar

Have been a bit on a tear of recent. These are later 18th, early-mid 19th century pieces which are quite tough. The first, in particular, is seldom seen.

1794. Paar. Austria. Johann Wenzel (1744 - 1812) Half Convention Taler. Vienna Mint. Holzmair 72. Mont. 2951. Very scarce piece in any grade. Seems like a very early strike with a fabulous reverse. Mintage of 400. Scarce.



1820. Austria. Bishopric State of Olmütz Taler. Rudolf Johannes Joseph Rainier von Habsburg-Lothringen (1819-1830). Archbishop and Cardinal, 1819/20-1831. Bust left. Crowned and mantled coat-of-arms. DAV-41. Suchomel/Videman 1205. Scarce in mint state. Areas of toning with sharp details. NGC MS-63.




1865-E. Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph (1848-1916) Thaler. Karlsburg Mint. DAV-26. Herinek 479. KM-2244. One of the nicest in existance. Just luster and detail all over. PCGS MS-66.

trozau

Nice! Cool do on the first one. I wonder how long it took at the salon? LOL

harasha

The Wenceslaus half taler is stunning. Sending it out for certification if not already slabbed?

Zohar

Yes will send in. I am wondering if conservation can do something about the black spots on obverse?

LochNESS

Hmm, good question. I am interested to see how that plays out indeed. NCS+NGC, or PCGS restoration?

I, too love the 1794 Paar. The reverse is possibly the most stunning I've seen on any of the Talers you've posted. I would seriously be concerned about restoration damaging the luster of that reverse. It might be worthwhile to leave the black spots, so that you can rest assured knowing the reverse will not be impaired.

bidask

Very cool coins, congrats....

JCMhouston

I also love the engraving on the reverse of the 1794, just extraordinary.

Andres

That 1794 half taler is another great coin you have there , Zohar.
Didn't see the black spots untill you mentioned it, difficult decision to make ,try to remove these, or let it be.

marcmoish

Great pieces Z - yup luv that reverse too

LochNESS

Yeah after more thought I definitely would let it be. I wouldn't want to risk any damage to the toning on that reverse. Perhaps if I knew more about the chemical reactions then I might feel more comfortable.

Zohar

Paar 1/2 Taler graded MS-63 ATS - very pleased!