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Purchased from Atlas (viewed by a friend who confirmed the superb quality) - this is a no-date variety which is less common
AUSTRIA. Leopold V. (1626) AR 2 Thaler. NGC MS64. Hall. 57.4gm. Crowned and armored, half-length figure of the Archduke right holding scepter over shoulder and sword / DVX BVRGVNDIAE COMES TIROLIS. Tyrolean eagle, wreath above. KM 609.1; Dav. 3335.
Also picked up two medals which were waiting for me in Europe -
1685 Austria. By Lazarus Gottlieb Lauffer (Obv.) and Georg Hautsch (Rev.). House of Habsburg. Leopold I (1657-1705) "The Hogmouth", The Siege of Vienna and Victories over the Turks as part of the war with the Ottoman Empire. AR Medal. 40mm, 26.42gr. Lettered edge. Obv: infant genii hold medallic bust of Leopold over Vienna cityscape. Rev. Medallic vignettes of ten cities and conquered fortifications each in an oval cartouche - Gran, Solnock, Sarravas, Verovitiza, Ungwar, Neuhäusel, Caschau, Tockay, Novigrad and Eperies.. Julius 258; Mont 975; Horsky-2103. Dogan 6163. Popelka 26. Nuri Pere 11550. Lustrous. PCGS SP-62.
And this Transylvanian medal
1683 Hungary. Transylvania, Principality. Imre Thököly (1690-1691). AR Medal. 45.5mm, 27.46gr. By Johann Engelhart of Breslau. Dated 1683 (in Roman numerals). EMERIC · TOC · KOL · HUNGAROR · REBELL · CAPUT ·, Obv: Armored and draped bust right. Rev: (rosette) RETROCA DIT AUDAX (The reckless one falls back), Icarus falling from the sky; a second winged figure to the left; above, radiant sun; below, tower on island in the sea; MDC LXXXIII in exergue. Resch 81.; Coll. Horsky. Of great rarity. PCGS SP-62.
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Gorgeous pieces. I especially dig the Hungary medal...being 1/2 Hungarian myself.
Wow exceptional. Love the angel falling from grace. Thanks for sharing you have Great taste in collecting
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It's Icarus and sun above.
TalerUniverse.com is a curated numismatic project dedicated to the silver talers, crowns, and medals of the Habsburg Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, spanning the 16th–18th centuries. The collection emphasizes historically significant issues, rare mint varieties, and high-grade NGC/PCGS examples, presented with detailed historical context, scholarly references, and high-resolution photography. TalerUniverse aims to serve both as a private collection showcase and a growing reference resource for collectors, researchers, and students of early-modern European coinage.
Very nice, congratulations !!!
WHOA!
That's crazy arse eye appeal and striking details on the top two sheees.
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TalerUniverse.com is a curated numismatic project dedicated to the silver talers, crowns, and medals of the Habsburg Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, spanning the 16th–18th centuries. The collection emphasizes historically significant issues, rare mint varieties, and high-grade NGC/PCGS examples, presented with detailed historical context, scholarly references, and high-resolution photography. TalerUniverse aims to serve both as a private collection showcase and a growing reference resource for collectors, researchers, and students of early-modern European coinage.
beautiful!!!
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That’s nice!
My current "Box of 20"
Really terrific numismatic items Zohar .
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
Three big "WOWS".
Makes one feel very humble!
I am quite the fan of Leopold I and that medal is special.
The Leopold piece is outstanding.
--Severian the Lame
Awesome!
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Man that war medal is awesome. The walled city is intense. Must have been quite the victory! Peace Roy
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