Bought this one at ANA show back in late August. Struck by Swedish king Gustav II during occupation of Erfurt during Thirty Year War. Reverse text commemorates the victory of the Protestant Swedish king over the imperial army in the Battle of Breitenfeld near Leipzig on 7 Sept 1631. Often called a "Purim Taler" in association with the Purim festival on the 1 year anniversary, the taler captures a notable Protestant victory against the Holy Roman Empire. Interesting to note that success was not long lived.......Gustavus Adolf fell in the Battle of Lützen two months after the coin was issued.
1632 Erfurt "Purim" taler - Swedish Occupation
DAV-4546
Final addition for 2025 was a scarce 1763 sede vacante schautaler from Mainz. Issued to commemorate empty seat after death of Johann Friedrich Karl von Ostein, Archbishop of Mainz. Obverse features chronogram of date around coat of arms. Recently graded NGC MS-63. Housed in oversized holder due to broad planchet. The detail on this piece is simply amazing.
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Very nice additions, @Bob13
Outstanding additions @Bob13 ! I really like the darker patina on the 1627 and that is one of the better Madonna and child designs I have seen.
I bid on a few lots but was only able to bring home one fractional taler: 1743 Mainz 1/4 taler. A scarce sede vacante issue.
Great pickup as always @worldcoinguy
Bought this one at ANA show back in late August. Struck by Swedish king Gustav II during occupation of Erfurt during Thirty Year War. Reverse text commemorates the victory of the Protestant Swedish king over the imperial army in the Battle of Breitenfeld near Leipzig on 7 Sept 1631. Often called a "Purim Taler" in association with the Purim festival on the 1 year anniversary, the taler captures a notable Protestant victory against the Holy Roman Empire. Interesting to note that success was not long lived.......Gustavus Adolf fell in the Battle of Lützen two months after the coin was issued.
1632 Erfurt "Purim" taler - Swedish Occupation
DAV-4546
1724 Hildesheim taler – sede vacante issue. DAV-2343; Zepernick 144. Scarce issue with this being only straight grade issued by NGC or PCGS to date.
Final addition for 2025 was a scarce 1763 sede vacante schautaler from Mainz. Issued to commemorate empty seat after death of Johann Friedrich Karl von Ostein, Archbishop of Mainz. Obverse features chronogram of date around coat of arms. Recently graded NGC MS-63. Housed in oversized holder due to broad planchet. The detail on this piece is simply amazing.
I like all 3 of those, but the sede vacante is my favorite. I've been eyeing some but haven't pulled the trigger. This is my latest taler:
My current "Box of 20"
Lovely thread, adding to this with what I posted recently! My top 9 European acquisitions thus far for ... 2025!
Anthony the Coinman
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