Very nice assortment. The first Taler is not really from Austria as we know it today, over here we call it "RDR" which is short for "Roemisch- Deutsches Reich" (Roman- German Empire) or "Habsburgerreich" due to the Habsburg dynasty. The "Wildemanntaler" from Heinrich Julius, Duke of Brunswick- Wolfenbuettel, is in pretty nice shape. A lot of this material went from Europe to the U.S. after the war when the $ was extremely strong against most European currencies. Very neat stuff in excellent condition, thanks for sharing ! Greets from GER, U.
This isn't even my thing. At all. But this was so, so well done. And captivating. Wow. I'm really impressed. It's like NPR or PBS making a documentary about something you don't care about AT ALL, but you listen anyway, and then you realize that it's the most important and fascinating thing that has ever existed...
I believe that the lamb, or sheep, suspended in a ribbon, is a symbol of the Golden Fleece, and that the image, as explained on the Brooks Brothers website, "...has served as a symbol of fine wool since the fifteenth century, when Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy-an area renowned for its woolen fabrics-founded the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1430 as an enduring gift for his wife, Isabella of Portugal. At the time, it became one of the most prestigious orders in all of Europe".
Regarding 1:08, that hanging lamb is the emblem of The Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece which is a famous Catholic Order of Chivalry. Members wear this insignia as a pendant dangling from a livery collar around their necks as explained @ ua-cam.com/video/BhxQcK7lh1o/v-deo.html
Very nice assortment. The first Taler is not really from Austria as we know it today, over here we call it "RDR" which is short for "Roemisch- Deutsches Reich" (Roman- German Empire) or "Habsburgerreich" due to the Habsburg dynasty. The "Wildemanntaler" from Heinrich Julius, Duke of Brunswick- Wolfenbuettel, is in pretty nice shape. A lot of this material went from Europe to the U.S. after the war when the $ was extremely strong against most European currencies. Very neat stuff in excellent condition, thanks for sharing ! Greets from GER, U.
This isn't even my thing. At all. But this was so, so well done. And captivating. Wow. I'm really impressed. It's like NPR or PBS making a documentary about something you don't care about AT ALL, but you listen anyway, and then you realize that it's the most important and fascinating thing that has ever existed...
The poor little hanging lamb. It's so adorable. It's like the one in the Brooks Brothers logo.
you sound like my grandmother the first time I bought gyros over for lunch.
@@danger3_255 I love gyros.
I do love the ancient coins.
My wife says your voice is soothing...just thought you needed to know...
Love the content, Comments were very helpful also.
The hanging lamb is a symbol of the order of the golden fleece.
Awesome coins Ben, looking forward to seeing a couple of those in person!
Beautiful coins.
My favorite area to collect! Just picked up a handful of Thalers myself
All of those are cool coins!
Hi, Ben. Those are very cool coins. I like the little golden lion. *TYU*
I love older coins and medals
I believe that the lamb, or sheep, suspended in a ribbon, is a symbol of the Golden Fleece, and that the image, as explained on the Brooks Brothers website, "...has served as a symbol of fine wool since the fifteenth century, when Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy-an area renowned for its woolen fabrics-founded the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1430 as an enduring gift for his wife, Isabella of Portugal. At the time, it became one of the most prestigious orders in all of Europe".
Thank you.
4:08 fine from far, but far from fine
Regarding 1:08, that hanging lamb is the emblem of The Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece which is a famous Catholic Order of Chivalry. Members wear this insignia as a pendant dangling from a livery collar around their necks as explained @ ua-cam.com/video/BhxQcK7lh1o/v-deo.html
Hogmouth Thalers are very popular, I cannot keep them in stock, I've sold every single one I've had the pleasure of offering.
I sent you an email Ben, beautiful coins! 😊
I have one in my collection
I'm surprised that the ancient coin market remains so strong.
Have you read GENUFLECT by Tracy Twyman?
Leopold's Habsburg jaw was prominent,but depicted inaccurately.He was King Louis XIV first cousin
Hanging Ram?