Salzburg Talers

1522 (ND). Salzburg. Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg (1519-1540) Guldiner. Salzburg Mint, Dav-8161, Zöttl-202. Probszt 202. A wholly appreciable and truly scarce silver issue depicting a youthful-appearing Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg, struck just prior to his defense of the city during the German Peasant's War. This moderately worn survivor is distinguished by the presence of pervasive autumnal tones peppered with mottle cobalt toning and marred only by the slightest friction to the high points and an occasional pock mark. The coin at hand is expected to draw significant attention from quality-minded collectors. PCGS XF-45.

1561 (ND). Salzburg. Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi (1560-1586) Taler. 40mm. 28.60gr. DAV-8174C (Head o Left). Probszt 540. Zöttl 619. Very scarce early type seldom found in such condition. Mint luster still visible under toning. Comes with a tag dated 1924. NGC MS-63.

1569. Salzburg. Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi (1560-1586) Reichsguldiner. 40mm. 24.68g. Popken, Salzburg 1041 var. Probszt 575. Very scarce early type seldom found in such condition. Comes in a much cruder form compared with 17-18th century types. Mint luster still visible under toning. NGC MS-65.

From the Sunflower Collection, MoneyMuseum, Zürich.

ND. Austria. Salzburg, Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau (1587-1612) Taler. DAV-8187, Probst 825; BR 1667. Obv: St Rudbert seated facing. Rev: Two shields of arms surmounted by cardinal’s attributes. NGC MS-63.

1621. Austria. Salzburg. Paris of Lodron (1619-1653) Taler. DAV-3497. KM-61. The finest of this type we have offered to date, including the example from the Cape Coral Collection, with none grading higher at NGC. A decidedly impressive specimen, fully struck and detailed, admitting only a hint of weakness on the central reverse. The piece glows with original bloom, throwing shades of amber, amethyst, and cobalt when rotated in hand. NGC MS-65.

Ex. Hesselgesser Collection

1628. Salzburg. Paris von Londron Taler. DAV-3499. KM-110. Beautiful iridescent toning with waves of blue and red throughout. The single highest graded example seen by either NGC or PCGS. Amazingly preserved- clearly this is a piece that has been kept in someone's coin cabinet for the vast majority of the last four centuries, where it was able to retain most of its original mint luster and gain its gorgeous toning. Struck to commemorate the Consecration of Salzburg Cathedral, with the obverse showing the facade of the Cathedral flanked by bishops, while the reverse depicts a group of bishops carrying a reliquary with angels below. NGC MS-65.

1628. Salzburg. Paris von Londron Taler. DAV-3499. KM-141. Zöttl 1438. Probst 1167. Sharply struck piece to complement the full taler in the set. Struck to commemorate the Consecration of Salzburg Cathedral, with the obverse showing the facade of the Cathedral flanked by bishops, while the reverse depicts a group of bishops carrying a reliquary with angels below. PCGS MS-65.

Pedigreed to the Virgil Brand Collection.

1682. Salzburg. Max Gandolph Graf Kuenburg (1648-1687) Commemorative Taler. DAV-3509. Struck in 1682 commemorating the 1100 year of the bishopric state of Salzburg. One of the better pieces in my collection. Strong strike and super lovely toning. PCGS MS-64.

1694. Salzburg. Johann Ernst 1/2 Taler. KM-253. A type that can be found at various levels of Mint State, but which proves nearly unattainable in so fine a technical designation. The reverse features Saints Rupert and Virgil in full definition, with even, slate-gray tone brightened by moments of rose and gold color. The complementary reverse matches the needle-sharp strike of the obverse, but shows an argent center and delicate notes of iridescence at the outer register. Essentially as struck, with a marvelous untouched flan, likely to remain in a technical class of its own for quite some time. NGC MS-67.

From the D. Moore Collection

1696/4 Overdate. Salzburg. Johann Ernst von Thun und Hohenstein (1687-1709) Taler. DAV-3510; KM-254. Obv: Saint behind arms. Lustrous with lovely iridescent toning. Rev: Madonna and child over hatted arms. A common type, with a very uncommon state of preservation. Highly attractive taler, with nice peripheral tone, clean surfaces and an underlying proof-like sheen. The finest graded. NGC MS-66.

Ex. Virgil Brand Collection Sale, Auktion Leu 70, lot 7778.

1690. Salzburg. Johann Ernst von Thun und Hohenstein (1687-1709) Taler. DAV-3510; KM-254. Obv: Saint behind arms. Lustrous with lovely iridescent toning. Rev: Madonna and child over hatted arms. A common type, with a very uncommon state of preservation. Highly attractive taler, NGC MS-65+.

Ex. Virgil Brand Collection Sale, Auktion Leu 70, lot 7776.

1716. Salzburg. Francis Anton und Harrach (1709–1727) Taler. DAV-1238. Finest known of this type. Obv: Half length figure of Madonna and Child above legate's arms. Rev: St. Rupert seated facing left. Extraordinary look to this one, lovely colored toning. This era has low mintage which are specifically challenging to find in high grade. PCGS MS-62.

1723.-G. Austria. Salzburg. Franz Anton von Harrach (1709 - 1727) Taler..Mintmaster - Maria Antonio Gennaro. BR. 3761, P. 2006, DAV-1239. Obv: Half-length portrait on the right, below it G. Rev: coat of arms under legate hat. NGC MS-64.

1729. Salzburg. Count Leopold Anton von Firmian (Prince-Bishop of Salzburg, 1727-1744) Taler. DAV-1241, KM-329. Obv: Madonna and child above Cardinals' hat and shield. Rev: St. Rupert with oval shield. A magnificent example of this early Taler. Sharply defined with battleship gray toning and corresponding underlying luster Very elusive in this state of preservation. PCGS MS-64.

1745. Salzburg. Jacob Ernst von Liechtenstein (1745-1747) Taler. DAV-1243. Probszt 2193. KM 345. Schon 71. Very scarce one year type, issued by the Archbishopric of Salzburg. 800 minted. The monastery and bishopric of Salzburg was established around 700 AD, and was raised to an Archbishopric in 798. Silver crown, with the Madonna and Christ on the obverse, and Saint Rupert in the clouds on the reverse. Scarce. NGC AU-55.

1750 FMK. Austria. Salzburg. Andreas Jakob von Dietrichstein (1747-1753) Taler. 43mm. 29.11gr. DAV-1245. Zöttl 2858. Probst-2217. Scarce issue, sharp strike and much luster. NGC MS-64.

1754. Salzburg. Sigismund III., Graf von Schrattenbach (1753-1771) Taler. DAV-1248. Very rare, low mintage, type with a sharp strike, prooflike surfaces and some colorful bluish toning. I love this piece. NGC MS-63 PL.

Ex Millennnia Collection and Irving Goodman Collection.

1758. Salzburg, Sigismund III., Graf von Schrattenbach (1753-1771) Taler. DAV-1250, KM-391, Probszt-2277. Obv: Saint, haloed and standing, head to left. Rev: An attractive type featuring Madonna laying Christ down in swaddling clothes with motto band above and arms to right. A Choice example of this scarce, one-year type. Fully lustrous with a touch of golden toning. NGC MS-64 PL.

1759. Salzburg. Sigismund III., Graf von Schrattenbach (1753-1771) Taler. DAV-1252. Wonderfully lustrous piece in mint state condition. Very scarce in such grade. NGC MS-63.

The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. Goldberg's sale 36, lot 1859.

1760 MK-FM. Salzburg. Sigismund III., Graf von Schrattenbach (1753-1771) Taler. DAV-1253, KM395.1. A rarely seen near-gem example of the type revealing abundant glassy luster that embraces sharply-conceived design motifs, a pleasing metallic tone laid over the surfaces and turning to a rich amber color at the periphery. NGC MS-64.

1777. Salzburg. Hieronymus. Count Von Colloredo-Waldsee (1772-1803) Taler. DAV-1263. Colorful coin with lots of luster underneath toning. Reverse has reflective surfaces. Very unique. Graded MS-65 Gem which makes it a keeper for the set. NGC MS-65+.

1785. Salzburg Hieronymus. Count Von Colloredo-Waldsee (1772-1803) Taler. DAV-1263. Well struck on semi-prooflike surfaces with silvery rose patina overall, going to intense sky blue at the peripheries. The surfaces glow and look is wonderful. NGC MS-64.

1805-M. Ferdinand (1803-1806). Salzburg as Grand Duchy. 1-Year Type. DAV-44. Probszt 2606, Zöttl 3409. KM-497. Obv: Bare head of Ferdinand as Prince-elector and Grand Duke of Salzburg right. Rev: Ducal crown on multiple coat-of arms of the Prince-elector. An appealing example struck while Napoleon was on the move in the vicinity. This type, issued in 1805 after Salzburg was secularized and handed over to an Austrian archduke, is fairly scarce. A Taler from 1806 is the last issue from this locale. Amazing roset illuminated proof like surfaces. NGC MS-65 PL.

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