GERMANY, Harz. AR Tauftaler – Baptismal Taler (51.5mm, 29.25 g, 11h). Zellerfeld mint; Rudolf Bornemann, mintmaster. Dated 1697 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. Fassbender 2792; Katsouros 2. Good VF, toned, edge marks.
Ex Westfälische Auktionsgesellschaft 23 (19 May 2003), lot 1609.