Germany, Frankfurt

Auction description Frankfurt am Main, Free City – Vereinsdoppeltaler 1843 (2 Taler / 3½ Gulden), City view Obv.: FREIE STADT FRANKFURT. View of the city from the Main (from the west), with the cathedral, Main Bridge, and river landscape. Rev.: VEREINSMÜNZE. Denomination 3½ / GULDEN / 2 / THALER / 1841 in five lines in an oak wreath, below VII EINE F. MARK. Edge: STARK IM RECHT. Silver (900/1000), approx. 37.1 g, Ø 41 mm. AUS 3; Jaeger 15; Thun 130; Kahnt 181; Davenport 640; KM 326. An exceptionally beautiful specimen of this popular Vereinsdoppeltaler with the Frankfurt city view. It is regarded as one of the finest Vereinsdoppeltaler of the 19th century. Mint-like surfaces with a fine silky luster; the details of the city silhouette, the bridge, and the water scene are crisply defined. In addition, a harmonious, uniform toning. A piece that can grace any collection of old German talers or Frankfurt coins. Grade: very good, excellent

Estimate:£74.49

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