★ A nicely toned Taler 1694 from Augsburg ★

GERMANY. Augsburg (Stadt). Taler 1694 (Silver, 45 mm, 29.45 g, 12 h) AVGVSTA VINDELICORVM Large pine cone between the river gods Wertach and Lech. Rev. LEOPOLDVS D G ROM IMP S AVG Crowned double eagle holding sword and scepter; orb on its chest. Davenport 5048. Forster 402. Nicely toned. Extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), acquired from Kurpfälzische Münzhandlung on 13 June 1992.