Newest Addition: 1643 (7th) Bell Taler

[gmarguli]

Here is my most recent addition to my collection. It is a 1643 German (Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel) Bell Taler struck under August II (1634-1666). Cataloged by Davenport as #6375 (or KM-429 in the Krause).

 

It's referred to as the 7th Bell Taler since there were 6 previous version of a taler with a bell design on it. This appears to be the most common of the 7 bell talers.

 

The obverse features TANDEM PATIENTIA VICTRIX surrounding a bell rung by three hands, a cityscape and the sun above the shore and breakwaters.

 

The reverse features AUGUSTUS HERTZOG ZU BRAUNS UND LUN surrounding five helmets above an eleven-fold coat of arms.

 

 

This coin is fully uncirculated with minimal marks. Overall, it has a nice strike and wonderful original color gracing the surfaces. It will likely grade MS63/64 at NGC which is where it is going to be sent for grading in a few days.

[JamminJ]

Great coin.

 

I'm hoping my two from the same seller show up today.

 

-JamminJ

[truthteller]

Very, very nice. Yet it needs some 'color'.

 

 

 

 

 

TRUTH

[Hoot]

I'm simply astounded that you're actually collecting coins! I thought that was part of your darkly toned past.

 

Hoot

[Hoot]

Didn't mean to only joke... ...because I like the coin quite a lot. Very pretty design. Can you provide a good translation on the obverse, somethng like "together fathers victorious"? And would you happen to know the politics of the time, prevailing states, etc? Do I ask too much?

 

But does it have full bell lines?

 

Hoot

[gmarguli]

Can you provide a good translation on the obverse, somethng like "together fathers victorious"?

 

No idea.

 

 

And would you happen to know the politics of the time,

 

No idea.

 

 

prevailing states

 

No idea.

 

 

Do I ask too much?

 

Yes.

 

 

As you can see I know nothing about what the coin is about or why it was made. I'm a real history buff about it.

 

Seriously, maybe JamminJ will have some insight into this coin. I just know it looks really cool and is in great condition. When I have some free time I'll look more into the history of all 7 Bell talers.

 

 

But does it have full bell lines?

 

Yes. When it goes into NGC I will request they list the FBL designation for this coin.

[JamminJ]

Here's a start with the legends, I'll see if I can dig up anything else later on.

 

TANDEM PATIENTIA VICTRIX = At last patience will be victorious

 

AUGUSTUS HERTZOG ZU BRAUNS UND LUN = Augustus* Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg

 

-JamminJ

 

*great name there!