German States
Metz. City Taler 1628 XF45 PCGS, KM17, Dav-5580. The first year of this type, this broad and impressive Taler features the the full-length standing figure of the patron state, St. Stephan, holding a palm branch within an elongated oval. With handsome steel-gray patination and moments of brightness throughout, highly appealing as such. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $450 in VF, $750 in EF.
Estimate: 800-1200 USD