Lot 479
Austria. Taler, 1595 (Kuttenberg). Dav-8079. Rudolph II, 1576-1612. Bust right. Reverse: Eagle. Lovely blue and gold toning. An exceptional example, blessed by a charming portrait. NGC graded MS-61.
Kuttenberg, located in modern-day Czechoslovakia, was home to some important silver mines in late medieval times, a logical place to produce some of the finest Talers of the Holy Roman Empire. Note the legend naming Rudolph as king of Bohemia.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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| Realized $978 |
