German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Brunswick - 1599 Taler

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: GERMANY - TO 1600 Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel
Item Description: Silver TALER 1599 BRUNSWICK-WOLFENBUTTEL DAV-9093 DAV-9093
Full Grade: NGC XF 40
Owner: worldcoinguy

Set Details

Custom Sets: German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC World Coin Census

Owner Comments:

The Mückentaler ("Mosquito Thaler"), which is also called the Wespentaler ("Wasp Thaler"), was issued by Duke Heinrich Julius as a subtle commentary on his conflict with some noble families (Steinberg, Stockheim, etc.). He issued a few talers in the late 1590s that mocked these families. This particular piece shows a lion, representing the Duke, who is attacked by ten mosquitos (the noble families). The eagle above symbolizes the Emperor who protects and helps the lion/duke. The allusions made on these pieces were by and large understood by the locals at the time.

ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg auction 22 (Oct 2009) - lot 1392

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