The final year of issue for the talers of the Duchy of Warsaw, struck with the initials I·B of Jakob Benicke, director of the Warsaw mint.
An exemplary, fully mint-state specimen, certified with the second-highest grade in the NGC census – with only one piece recorded higher at the time of cataloguing.
While showing the typical minor planchet flaws characteristic of this issue, the coin is completely free of adjustment marks, a noteworthy feature that significantly enhances its desirability. Its appearance is truly outstanding – the taler dazzles with its brilliant luster and superb preservation of detail.
A coin of great rarity in such condition, destined for the most advanced collections. A specimen of remarkable beauty and historic importance – an opportunity not to be missed, with auction excitement guaranteed!
Obverse: head of the prince right
Legend: FRID AVG REX SAX DVX VARSOV
Reverse: crowned two-field shield with the coats of arms of Poland and Saxony, flanked by palm branches; below the initials I·B of Jakob Benicke and the word TALAR, date above!
Diameter 39 mm
