German States
Saxony. Johann Georg II Klippe Taler 1662 MS62 NGC, Dresden mint, KM500, Dav-7631. Commemorating the marriage of Erdmuthe Sophie to Christian Ernst. A deeply toned and highly attractive klippe issue, featuring a sharpness of strike and a light luster underneath the tone. The obverse features matrimonial allegories---namely two doves atop garlanded pillars as well as a central altar with coats-of-arms; above, the rayed name of God in Hebrew sits atop crowning hands emerging from the heavens.
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD