Mid-16th century crusty and scarcer Salzburg Taler

Zohar · July 21, 2012 12:31PM

These do not grow on trees and one can see the inferior minting technology compared with mid-17th century and beyond. I used to like these less until visiting Salzburg and seeing the Dome and graves of all these bishops. Also appreciating the challenge of making these over 450 years ago. This is a scarce piece that popped up on Ebay mid day last week fortunately during my lunch break scan. I did not hesistate given the original look and decent grade for this type.

1555. Salzburg
Michael von Kuenburg (1554–1560) Taler/Guldiner
Probszt 418. DAV-8170
NGC XF-45

JCMhouston · July 21, 2012 2:14PM

Very nice, it is amazing what they could do with these large coins in the 16th C.

worldcoinguy · July 21, 2012 2:36PM

That is another beauty Zohar.

Apparently we were both browsing the same auctions at lunch. When I saw it and tried to click 'buy it now', it was already gone. You out gunned me in the duel at high noon this time my friend.

EVillageProwler · July 21, 2012 9:40PM

<< <i>That is another beauty Zohar.

Apparently we were both browsing the same auctions at lunch. When I saw it and tried to click 'buy it now', it was already gone. You out gunned me in the duel at high noon this time my friend. >>

Very handsome piece, Z.

What was the BIN price? How does one know it is scarce? I feel under-educated with this stuff.

Zohar · July 22, 2012 12:58AM

This went for $350 shipped which is very low compared with other auction sales at even inferior grades. 17th century material is more common and sought after in high grades yet this one doesnt show up often.