Posted 07/10/2012 2:50 pm
petiskaThe coin shown is a 1673 1/3 Thaler struck in Pomerania a German State (Dutchy) on the Baltic sea in what is now Poland. If it is real, it should be silver. It is a very scarce issue and could be worth a substantial amount - upwards of $200.
You should check closely for the presence of evidence of casting. Is there an edge seam? Is the surface rough like a cast copy or does it appear struck.
The die work on the Portrait looks excellent but I am slightly skeptical about the reverse - the die work seems crude and incomplete. This could be the result of a transfer process or just a worn die.
Many of these issues were struck on roller presses so the uneven strike looks good to me.
Nice coin either way - very attractive.
A third Party grader like ANACS would be adequate for the coin.
You should check closely for the presence of evidence of casting. Is there an edge seam? Is the surface rough like a cast copy or does it appear struck.
The die work on the Portrait looks excellent but I am slightly skeptical about the reverse - the die work seems crude and incomplete. This could be the result of a transfer process or just a worn die.
Many of these issues were struck on roller presses so the uneven strike looks good to me.
Nice coin either way - very attractive.
A third Party grader like ANACS would be adequate for the coin.
