GERMANY. Nuremberg, City. "1700". Ducat Klippe (Gold, 19x19 mm, 3.49 g, 12 h), on the New Year, struck on a square flan with floral decorations in the angles, Mintmaster J. M. Förster, MDCC (but struck c. 1755-1764). SECVLVM.NOVVM.CELEBRAT.RESP.NORIMBERGENS Three shields bearing the arms of Nuremberg in an elaborate frame toped by a dove; below, IMF. Rev. TEMPORA NOSTRA PATER DONATA PACE CORONA: Lamb, bearing a pennant inscribed PAX, standing left on a globe. Erlanger 592. Fb. 1886. Kellner 74. Minor marks, otherwise, very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2007.