Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. Karl Peter Ulrich (Peter III of Russia) "Albertus" Taler 1753 S-P VF30 NGC, Mannheim mint, KM226.1, Dav-1353, Bit-61, Uzd-4929, Diakov-46. Depicting a young Peter, who would eventually ascend the Russian throne less than a decade later and rule for all of 186 days before being deposed by Empress Catherine II. Fully struck-up with uniform and honest wear to Peter's bust and reverse arms, all dressed in steely blue tones that enhance this piece's advanced aesthetic caliber, making for a covetable example of this seldom-seen Taler.

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