Lot 636
German States -- Nuremberg. Taler, ND (1688). Dav-5664; Kel-261; KM-204. Mintmaster Daniel Sigmund Dockler. Eagle, city hall, seated figure of Nuremberg. Reverse: City view. Prooflike fields, fully lustrous with lovely steel-gray and iridescent colors. Very rare. NGC graded MS-64.
This is known as a Rathaus Taler. Rathaus is the German word for City Hall, and the City Hall of Nuremberg is prominently displayed on this Taler. City views became popular in the 16th century because they were especially well suited to the new, large-format coins.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex Irving Goodman Collection.
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