★ A very well preserved Taler 1626 of Leopold V ★

AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Leopold V, Archduke, 1619-1632. Taler 1626 (Silver, 42 mm, 28.74 g, 12 h), Ensisheim. LEOPOLDUS D G ARCHIDVX AVSTRIAE Cuirassed crowned half-length bust of Leopold V. right, his right hand holding scepter over his shoulder, his left hand at his sword, 1626 in right field. Rev. DVX BVRGVNDI COMES TIROLIS Crowned arms. Davenport 3350. Klemesch 224. Voglh. 181/I. Lovely even toning and very well preserved. Some light deposits on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from Wallin & Bakos in March 1985.