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ANA Signature Sale 3056 3 Aug 2017
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Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. Rudolf August and Anton Ulrich Medallic Taler 1702 MS64 NGC, Goslar mint, KM641, Dav-2931, Welter-2073b. Obv. Two horses, with the aid of a Unicorn, attempt to separate two pressure-sealed hemispheres. Rev. The two halves of the sphere lie opened on a table as a hand turns the pressure valve. Sharply struck, with light gray patina and touches of russet on the reverse. Only a few minute marks are noted, with full underlying luster beneath the toning. The finest example, of only two pieces, certified by NGC and PCGS. An interesting, and extremely rare, Taler with allegorical designs on each side, commenting about the strained political situation in Brunswick and, also, commenting on a recent scientific achievement by Otto vin Guericke, a scientist and the Mayor of Magdeburg.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD
Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. Rudolf August and Anton Ulrich Medallic Taler 1702 MS64 NGC, Goslar mint, KM641, Dav-2931, Welter-2073b. Obv. Two horses, with the aid of a Unicorn, attempt to separate two pressure-sealed hemispheres. Rev. The two halves of the sphere lie opened on a table as a hand turns the pressure valve. Sharply struck, with light gray patina and touches of russet on the reverse. Only a few minute marks are noted, with full underlying luster beneath the toning. The finest example, of only two pieces, certified by NGC and PCGS. An interesting, and extremely rare, Taler with allegorical designs on each side, commenting about the strained political situation in Brunswick and, also, commenting on a recent scientific achievement by Otto vin Guericke, a scientist and the Mayor of Magdeburg.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD