GERMANY. Nurnberg. Gold Baptism Medallic 3 Ducats, ND (ca. 1700). PCGS MS-61 Gold Shield.
10.36 gms. Cf. GPH-1085 (silver). Obverse: Baptism scene, with infant surrounded by allegories of Faith, Love, and Hope; rayed Eye of Providence above; John the Baptist baptizing Jesus Christ in the River Jordan; God observing from the clouds, from which dove emerges. A lustrous and charmingly struck example, and quite SCARCE, especially so nice.
Estimate: $2000.00- $2400.00