German States
Saxe-Eisenberg. Christian 1/4 Taler 1679 XF45 NGC, KM2. One-year type struck to commemorate the Death of Christian's wife, Christine von Sachsen-Merseburg, featuring a cherub on a skull, surrounded by a vase of flowers and a burning incense urn. Attractively toned and with a noteworthy amount of luster still remaining. Rarely available and scarce at every level, as is further confirmed by the SCWC which prices this piece at $3,100 in XF.Ex. Ernst Otto Horn Collection.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD