German States Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. August 2 Taler 1666-HS AU58

German States
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. August 2 Taler 1666-HS AU58 NGC, KM482.1, Dav-LS87. "2" stamped on reverse. Struck to celebrate August's 88th birthday. A deeply toned example with blue and reddish iridescence on both sides. Nearly full detail remains on the highpoints and the strike has left no area noticeably blunt; a small flan imperfection is observed to the right of August's face. A seldom available type that remains in constant demand. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $1450 in VF, $2600 in EF.

Estimate: 2000-2500 USD