Lot 691
German States -- Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Taler, 1764-K-FS. Dav-2759; Mersb-3988; Schnee-396; Cr-50a. Anna Amalia, 1758-1775, Son Karl August. Eisenach mint. Mintmaster, Friedrich Schaffer of Mannheim. Bust left with "K" below. Reverse: Crowned arms. Lustrous with lovely iridescent toning. NGC graded MS-63.
Anna Amalia was a talented woman of the 18th century who not only served as regent of the duchy for seventeen years in a most able fashion but was also an important patron of the arts, and a notable composer in her own right, who had the likes of Goethe and Schiller visiting Weimar on a regular basis.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Ex Irving Goodman Collection.
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