GERMANY, Harz. AR Tauftaler – Baptismal Taler (50mm, 1h). Zellerfeld mint; Rudolf Bornemann, mintmaster. Dated 1701 RB. St. John the Baptist kneeling right, baptizing Jesus Christ standing facing in River Jordan, hands crossed over breast; dove of the Holy Spirit and radiate name of God above / Biblical passages in ten lines. Davenport 2935; Katsouros 3; Fassbender 2793. In NGC encapsulation, 4192045-002, graded MS 62. Toned.
From the Jonathan K. Kern Collection.