Talers Professionally Re-Imaged

Zohar

I posted these after the NYC Show binge yet felt that my pocket camera shots coupled with some scratches on the holders did not do the coins any justice. I sent these ATS for reholdering yet they also did me the courtesy of imaging the coins outside their holders. I really appreciate their efforts to accomodate.

I find these to be representative of how the coins seem in hand. The high resolution clearly exposes much more detail than the naked eye can see.

1569. Salzburg. Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi (1560–1586) Guldentaler. DAV-123. NGC MS-65. This is one hell of a scarce piece and probably one of the better specimens preserved, if not the best.



1695. Salzburg. Johann Ernst von Thun und Hohenstein (1687-1709) Half Taler. KM-253. NGC MS-66. I saw this in hand prior to bidding. Full luster and reflection as if this coin was minted today. Paid lots for it, yet its the nicest of the type.



1761. Austria. Johann Joseph Fürst von Khevenhüller-Metsch (1706-1776) Taler. Vienna Mint. DAV-1188. NGC MS-62 PL. Beautiful and scarce coin, especially the reverse.



1724. Austria. Charles VI (1711-1740) Taler. Hall Mint. DAV-1054. NGC MS-64.



1729. Austria. Charles VI (1711-1740) Taler. DAV-1054. Hall Mint. Beautiful color to this one. NGC MS-63



1733. Austria. Charles VI (1711-1740) Taler. DAV-1055. Hall Mint. NGC MS-64



1733. Austria. Charles VI (1711-1740) Half Taler. Herinek 486. Hall Mint. NGC MS-64

JCMhouston

Very nice Z, they did a good job on the imaging also.

EVillageProwler

Very nice images, Zohar, and of course very nice coins. I'm very happy for you. Truly.

If you find any great Italian States, German States or Swiss States high grade silver pieces, please let me know. You know what I like.

EVP

Zohar

<< <i>If you find any great Italian States, German States or Swiss States high grade silver pieces, please let me know. You know what I like. >>



Thanks. Will do yet I think you get to them first

mkman123

amazing, love the detail!

Aethelred

Nice pics and stunning coins!

LochNESS

Zohar, while I've never been big on talers as a whole, I always enjoy your posts. I respect that you prefer the "in hand" photos perspective. I respect that a LOT. And, your details always include just the right amount of personal touch.

I applaud you, sir!

Zohar

Thank you, LochNESS. Its a lonely hobby (Especially as my wife disliked this stuff) and everyone's feedback is the only way to make sense of all of this

Hussulo

Amazing coins and great photos Z. I used to own a really nice Johann Ernst von Thun und Hohenstein Half Taler as well although not as high grade as your example. I really love how much detail they managed to get in those Half Talers!

marcmoish

Hey Z like I told you privately already these really rock - that 1569 is indeed amazing as are the rest.

Thanks for sharing ...hmmm perhaps wifey feels resentful to your other luvs

Zohar

<< <i>I really love how much detail they managed to get in those Half Talers! >>



It is impressive. However, it is clear that this detail and beauty was an issue care and pride in the coin depictions rather than a simple means of payment. If you look at the pale coinage of this past century compared with even smaller ancient or English hammered coinage - you realize that the governments care very little about design, but rather focus on efficiency and cost.

Zoins

Nice coins and photos! I didn't know ATS photographed coins. Do they have a name for their service?