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Lot 2107

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Starting price 10,000 CHF
Result 105,000 CHF

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Johann Kemény, 1661-1662 Double taler 1661. Klausenburg IOAN : KEMENY (letter Y small and set high) - D : G : PRI : TRA ° Armoured half-length bust to r. with kalpaq (fur cap). Shouldered sceptre in r. hand. Left hand on sword hilt. Rev. PAR : REG : HVN : DO : ET : SIC : CO : 1661 Crown above decorative frame with eagle's heads, within the quartered Transylvanian arms with family arms Kemény (stag mounting out of crown) as middle shield. Below to the sides the mint mark C - V (Colos-Vár = Klausenburg). 57.59 g. Resch 14 (Taler). Dav. A4766. Extremely rare, especially in this singular quality. Extremely fine to uncirculated. Beautiful patina. Tiny edge fault on rev. Cabinet piece.