World & Ancient Coins, The Cape Coral Collection of German Coins, Part I

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WORLD & ANCIENT COINS
THE CAPE CORAL
AUGUST 25, 2022
VIEWING: CHICAGO | AUCTION: DALLAS
COLLECTION OF
GERMAN COINS,
PART I
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Front Cover Lot: 31110
Inside Front Cover Lots: 31009, 31061, 31109,
31114, 31124, 31148, 31167, 31187, 31250, 31251
Inside Back Cover Lots: 31004, 31006, 31118,
31154, 31184, 31225, 31254, 31256, 31257, 31264
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31157, 31162, 31212, 31213, 31235, 31270
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WORLD & ANCIENT COINS
The Cape Coral Collection of German Coins, Part I
Anhalt through Luneberg, Pre-Unification I
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Dear Bidder,
After more than ten auction sessions spanning the last five years, dedicated either in whole or part to its holdings,
the Cape Coral name has established itself as the pinnacle of quality in World Crowns, featuring some of the finest
pieces ever to come to market. In August 2016, we debuted the Collector’s cabinet of Multiple Talers. This event not
only set numerous records for various types, both in terms of grade and price but also piqued the interest of Taler
collectors worldwide, leaving them wondering what other jewels lay waiting for auction. Now, six years later, we are
proud to present the first of three installments of the astounding Cape Coral Collection of German Coins.
Undoubtedly the finest assemblage of German Talers ever amassed by a private collector, bidders will be hard-
pressed to find more than a handful of lots ranking below choice to gem; however, even those few are preserved far
better than what is usual for their individual types. Many of the coins within this collection are pedigreed from some
of the most famous names in the hobby, including Brand, Böttcher, Köhlmoos, Millennia, Goodman, and Grundy,
returning numerous showpieces to the market for the first time in decades.
The chosen highlights across all four covers of this catalog make it abundantly clear that these German Talers had
a special place in the Collector’s heart. This first installment shows absolute and conditional rarities from Anhalt,
Augsburg, Baden, Bavaria, Brandenburg, Brunswick, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Hessen, to name a few—with no
fewer than a dozen pieces certify at MS67, with over 65 each in MS66 and MS65. Collectors will have no difficulty
pinpointing gems from some of the most beloved subsets in the broader German series: classical themes relating
to the trials and travails of the Thirty Years’ War, the vibrant 17th- and 18th-century mining industry in the Harz
Mountains, and numerous anniversaries for the Reformation and Augsburg Confession. Examples of each include a
vibrantly iridescent “Bell” Taler of August the Younger from Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (MS64); three “Willow Tree” Talers
from Hesse-Cassel (all choice or better); a gorgeous run of “Mining” Talers from the reigns of Hannoverian Kings
George II and III of England; and undoubtedly one of the nicest extant 1717 Frankfurt bicentenary of the Reformation
Talers (MS65).
Though nearly every coin is a highlight on its own, we feel that the following pieces deserve special mention. At the
forefront of the sale is the finest-certified 1679 Taler of the “Great Elector” Friedrich Wilhelm of Brandenburg, graded
an astounding MS66 from NGC. Next is a similarly fine one-year emission from the regency of Christiane Charlotte
for her son Karl Wilhelm Friedrich of Brandenburg-Ansbach, followed by a near-gem 1712 Taler from Brandenburg-
Bayreuth, and a breathtaking, census-topping MS67 1819 Taler of Maximilian I (IV) of Bavaria. A Prooflike MS66 Taler
of 1738 from Hohenlohe-Kirchberg deserves further attention, as this type was missing from the Brand, Goodman,
and Erlanger collections.
Few occasions within numismatics deserve the epithet “once-in-a-lifetime,” though that is entirely the case with this
collection. Within these pages, collectors of all ranks will gain a fuller grasp and appreciation of the broader series
while hopefully acquiring a new “star” to form the cornerstone of their cabinets. Having established the Cape Coral
name in 2016 with the Cape Coral Collection of Multiple Talers, each subsequent installment of this Collector’s
holdings brings the same excitement and anticipation as before, and we do not doubt that this sale will be the talk
of the hobby for decades to come. If we can do anything to help you better share in this experience, please do not
hesitate to let us know. Best of luck and happy bidding.
Sincerely,
Cristiano Bierrenbach Warren Tucker

The Cape Coral Collection of German Coins
SESSION ONE
ANHALT-BERNBURG
31002 Anhalt-Bernburg. Alexander Carl Taler 1861-A MS63 NGC,
Berlin mint, KM88, Dav-506, Thun-6. Mintage: 10,000. Usually a very
31001 Anhalt-Bernburg. Alexander Carl Taler 1834 MS66 NGC, available issue, and yet a true conditional rarity in choice, and with Proof-
Berlin mint, KM82, Dav-502, AKS-15, Thun-2. Mintage: 15,000. Peak-
like quality over the fields to wit. Presently unsurpassed at either grading
grade and incredibly desirable as such, displaying an even satin luster that
service, the piece finds itself fully interwoven in iridescent tone, creating
thoroughly dresses the surfaces. While occasionally available in fine con- a wonderful play of colors that reaches its crescendo on the reverse.
ditional states, most examples have seen fairly extensive circulation, with
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half of NGC’s certified population for the type being in Details grades.
Ex. Johann Max Böttcher Collection (Harald Möller Auction 42, Novem-
ber-December 2006, Lot 24)
From the collector: During the 2006 Böttcher sale, I was pleased when
my $80,000 USD check was accepted by the auctioneer. My check not
only paid for this beautiful gem, but a box full of amazing coins I proudly
brought back to the states.
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Anhalt-Bernburg
ANHALT-BERNBURG-SCHAUMBURG-HOYM
31003 Anhalt-Bernburg. Alexander Carl Taler 1862-A MS66
NGC, Berlin mint, KM88, Dav-506, Thun-6. Mintage: 20,000. Far from
“normal” in any sense of the word for this most prolific of only 2 dates
celebrating the blessings of Anhalt’s mining industry. A full two points 31004 Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym. Karl Ludwig “Min-
above the next finest at NGC, it is hard not to be captivated by the coin’s ing” Taler 1774 BFN-S MS65+ NGC, Frankfurt am Main mint, KM2,
obverse—a sunset center framed by cobalt and violet accenting tone along Dav-1907, Schön-1 (under Holzappel), Müseler-219, Joseph/Fellner-1967.
the margins. Easily an offering one could see with an added “plus.” Celebrating the yield of the Holzappel mine. A thoroughly scarce emis-
sion regardless of condition, and yet one which, when found so pristinely
From the collector: One of my favorite coins, I bought this piece from a preserved as that on offer here, proves absolutely jaw-dropping. Already a
German dealer during a private treaty sale in 2013. relatively short-lived principality from a numismatic perspective, that any
issue passed down through the centuries so virtually perfect as this is quite
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simply stunning, a serene brilliance behind mottled tone suggesting that it
was produced from exceptionally fresh dies, and secreted away not long
after striking. To date we have handled only one example previously—an
MS63, which brought $2232 in 2014—with the type apparently missing
from both the Brand and Köhlmoos collections.
Ex. Spink Auction 5014 (September 2005, Lot 585)
Starting Bid: $1,500
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The Cape Coral Collection of German Coins
ANHALT-DESSAU

31006 Anhalt-Dessau. Leopold Friedrich Proof Taler 1858-A PR64
Cameo PCGS, Berlin mint, cf. KM14 (unlisted in Proof), Dav-509, AKS-
31005 Anhalt-Dessau. Leopold Friedrich Taler 1858-A MS66
30, Thun-9, Mann-927. Among the better-known 19th-century Proofs
PCGS, Berlin mint, KM14, Dav-509, J-96. Expressing a most wondrous
within the German series, and yet, nevertheless, one that proves so utterly
watery resplendence hosting fully frosted devices and precise legends sil-
captivating that it is a wonder it was not awarded a “star” for outstand-
houetted in hues of amber and burnt sienna. Only the trivial contact mark
ing eye appeal. The first date for Leopold Friedrich’s Vereinstaler with a
precludes this piece from even finer designations, remaining wholly de-
recorded mintage of just 26,808 pieces, a rich combination of merlot and
serving of further consideration.
violet overlays this specimen’s surfaces, with a pull-away russet and pearl
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tone at the legends. At present, the sole example at PCGS, and only the
second we have ever offered.
Ex. Virgil Brand Collection, Part 4 (Leu Numismatik Auction 69, June
1997, Lot 3651)
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Anhalt-Dessau

31007 Anhalt-Dessau. Leopold Friedrich Taler 1863-A MS66 NGC,
Berlin mint, KM15, J-77. A pleasing one-year type rarely encountered ex- 31008 Anhalt-Dessau. Leopold Friedrich Proof Taler 1869-A PR65
ceeding gem preservation, bathed in luxurious coating of mint brilliance NGC, Berlin mint, cf. KM20 (unlisted in Proof), Dav-509, AKS-30,
best appreciated when viewed in hand. Tied for the second-finest at NGC Thun-10. Without a doubt a type which benefits enormously from this
with a single representative ranking one-point higher. Proof finish, as well as a coin that could practically be seen in a ‘66 holder,
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just 3 Proof-graded Talers of this date in the NGC census, the offering is
blast-white save for an irregular patch of merlot toning on the reverse, per-
haps from sitting on a collector’s tray tag for many years. Quite practically
perfect, and almost unimaginable meaningfully finer.
Ex. Johann Max Böttcher Collection (Harald Möller Auction 42, Novem-
ber-December 2006, Lot 33)
Starting Bid: $600
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