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2014-05-18
KM# 281 1/4 THALERSilver Ruler: Alexander Subject: Acquisition of Bayreuth Obv:Busts facing above inscription Rev: Shielded arms flank podiumwith open book Germany BRANDENBURG-ANSBACH 1769
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spider
2014-05-18
Brandenburg-Ansbach. Alexander Taler 1769, on the union of Brandenburg and Bayreuth, Facing busts of Georg Friedrich and Alexander / Open book on Altar, KM#182, Dav-1999, MS64 NGC. Attractive reddish-gray toning over prooflike fields with no major flaws. Rare in this near-Gem condition.
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