German States
Nürnberg. Free City Taler 1698-GFN MS63 NGC, KM230, Dav-5669. Commemorating the Treaty of Rijswijk. Obv. Veduta of Nürnberg; above, rayed name of God on Hebrew. Rev. Allegorical representation of Peace standing facing upon base, holding olive branch (representing peace) and caduceus (representing trade and commerce); to left and right, two Genii seated facing, each holding palm frond and resting elbow upon civic coat-of-arms. Attractively struck on a broad flan, this majestic taler exhibits a deep cabinet tone and attractive underlying luster. A fairly scarce piece, it represents the first example of this type which we have offered.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD