From talers to dollars, crown-sized silver coins have always been very popular with collectors. Given their size and the fact that they are generally the whole unit for their issuing authorities, crowns can play a vital role in shaping a narrative both domestically and abroad.
A key aspect can be ensuring the legitimacy of the ruling family and its future leaders. A German taler from the
Kingdom of Bavaria in 1828 features King
Ludwig’s “blessings from heaven”–his wife and eight children, whose portraits all appear in small medallions upon the crown’s reverse. While this coin may generate a
Stack’s Bowers Impressive Offerings of World and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Paper Money in Jan. 2021 Auction
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce their next sale of World and Ancient coins, and World medals, and paper money.
Set to cross the auction block over seven sessions (four live and three Internet only) on January 15, 16, 18, and 19, this monumental offering features nearly 3,700 lots with a combined high-end estimate of over $8.6 million. Despite there being no traditional
NYINC bourse, the sale promises to be an important event and continue the excellence in this area for which the firm is well known. Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ user-friendly online bidding interface allows for seamless participation in this event either via their website or mobile apps. For those wishing to participate in person, however, the firm will be offering floor bidding for these live sessions at the