more of Bruce's incredible handiwork!

[Doogy]

In noticing Dooly's beautiful medal scans that Bruce took in a previous thread, I had realized that I failed to display some of his other work.

 

I asked Bruce to photograph four coins in my collection, and he kindly accepted.

 

I think the quality speaks for itself, so i'll just shut up and show the pics:

 

1871 Germany Wurttenberg 'Victory' Thaler, NGC MS64

 

 

1885 Swiss 'Shooting' Thaler (Bern), NGC MS65

 

[Doogy]

'72 Canadian toner (raw)

 

 

1863 Baden 'Shooting' Thaler, PCGS MS63 (this one recently found a new home with another forum member; although i'm sad to see it go)

 

[physics-fan3.14]

That Bern Thaler is HOT!

[bsshog40]

Thnose are some very nice coins there Doogy. Bruce did and excellent job of picturing them for you also!!!

[rbrown4]

Awesome coins and images Doogy and Bruce.

 

Rey

[Keleum]

I'm just getting into Thalers, why is it named a "shooting" thaler I see that from several different german states.

[Doogy]

thanks guys!

 

Keleum - these 5 Franc 'shooting' Thalers were stuck to commemerate European shooting competitions (in this case, Bern Switzerland). They are usually very beautiful and designed by famed engravers of their day/country. They circulated as money during the shooting competition, and often for some time after the festival. Most of these are tiny mintages, the Bern example was minted in a run of only 25,000. You can find them around, but many have been cleaned and they are certainly commanding a higher price all the time as they are being "discovered" by collectors. good luck!

 

Doug