Lot 496
Austria -- Dietrichstein. Taler, 1653. Dav-3374; Unger-3703; KM-9. Sigismund Ludwig von Weichselstatt, 1631-1664 (County Line of Pulsgau). Bust right with date under shoulder. Reverse: Crowned double eagle with "F III" on breast over small arms. Motto on band below. Graz mint. Boldly struck from roller dies with prooflike fields. Gorgeous iridescent toning with shades of russet and gold. Superb and very rare this nice. One of the most enchanting silver pieces in this large collection. NGC graded MS-66.
The counts of Dietrichstein were honored as the hereditary cup bearers for the Emperor. Their area of rule consisted of just one castle and the surrounding countryside (Pulsgau). One needs to appreciate how few of these coins were produced. This MS 66 example is undoudtably one of the finest known. Purchased obviously for its quality, but also for its splendid, greatly detailed portrait, among the least seen busts among thousands of types of European talers.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
Ex Irving Goodman Collection.
|
| |
| Realized $5,520 |
