AUSTRIA. Schlick. Taler, 1528. Joachimsthal Mint. Stephan, Burian, Heinrich, Hieronymous & Lorenz. PCGS MS-63 Gold Shield. Dav-8148. Almost certainly the finest survivor of the issue, this coin retains significant luster in the fields and a pleasing strike with no blunted areas. Along the upper legends on both sides, attractive tone appears, with shades blue and fiery copper-gold tone adding an element of unique character to the surfaces. The single finest example graded by PCGS, and in fact, the only example of this Davenport number graded by either PCGS or NGC. This fact, a testament to the issues overall <strong>RARITY</strong>, should further embolden the collector who is endeavors to add difficult to replace items to their numismatic cabinet.
