Lot 791
Poland -- Courland. Albertus Taler, 1780. Dav-1624; KM-32; Salv-89. Peter Biron, 1769-1795. Head right. Reverse: Crowned arms of Poland and Lithuania. Minor flaws. Original mint luster and beautiful, delicate silvery lilac surfaces. A special piece. NGC graded MS-64.
Courland is situated in what is today western Latvia, From 1561 to 1795, the area was a semi-independent duchy. The land was owned by nobles descended from German invaders. In 1795, the last of these nobles, Peter Biron, sold the territory to Russia.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
Ex Irving Goodman Collection.
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| Realized $13,800 |
