German States - ¼ Thaler or 8 Schilling 1646, Silver, LÜBECK–STADT With title of Ferdinand III. Half-length bust of St. John facing holding lamb, shields of the city and of the mayor Christoph Gerdes below ✶MONE NO – LVBECEN date. Rev. crowned double-headed eagle with orb on chest, value within FERDINAND· III· D G· RO: IMP: SEM: AV·.Behrens 276; Schnobel 88/1; KM. A. 78.6.30 g. RRRR. Of the highest rarity. Corrosion but sharp strike, a highly desirable piece Very fine +