AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Karl VI, Emperor, 1711-1740. 1/4 Taler 1737 (Silver, 32 mm, 7.20 g, 12 h), Nagybanya. CAROL VI D G R IMP S A GE HI HU B REX Laureate and cuirassed bust of Karl VI to right between two crowned shields, value (1/4) below, in rhombus. Rev. ARCHID AUS D BU M MOR C TYR 1737 (last 7 recut from 6 in the die) Crowned double eagle, crowned arms on its chest, N-B at its feet, in rhombus. Herinek 623. Huszár 1623. Beautiful iridescent toning. Good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).