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Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle. Christian Ludwig "Wildman" 3 Taler 1665-HS AU58 NGC, Zellerfeld mint, KM256.2, Dav-LS192, Knyphausen-2159, Elbeshausen Collection-Unl., Preussag Collection-174, Welter-1501. 85.72gm. Henning Schlüter as mintmaster. With value stamp "3" on reverse. A fanciful representative of one of the most iconic motifs in German coinage, and one that is endlessly beloved by collectors. Preserved just shy of a Mint State designation, this Wildemannlöser is currently the only example certified at NGC. Despite the presence of light rub, the overall allure of this selection remains intact, with focus centered on rolling luster that cascades across expanses toned with shades of apricot, violet, and blue. Struck to commemorate the yield from the Harz mines, the most productive source of silver in Germany, the boding Wildman depicted on the obverse may signify that the silver used to strike this coin was extracted from the mining area around the town of Wildemann, which took its name from the figure. Legend has it that miners looking for a promising source of silver had discovered a Wildman in 1529, and after succeeding in capturing him, discovered huge deposits of silver.
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle. Christian Ludwig "Wildman" 3 Taler 1665-HS AU58 NGC, Zellerfeld mint, KM256.2, Dav-LS192, Knyphausen-2159, Elbeshausen Collection-Unl., Preussag Collection-174, Welter-1501. 85.72gm. Henning Schlüter as mintmaster. With value stamp "3" on reverse. A fanciful representative of one of the most iconic motifs in German coinage, and one that is endlessly beloved by collectors. Preserved just shy of a Mint State designation, this Wildemannlöser is currently the only example certified at NGC. Despite the presence of light rub, the overall allure of this selection remains intact, with focus centered on rolling luster that cascades across expanses toned with shades of apricot, violet, and blue. Struck to commemorate the yield from the Harz mines, the most productive source of silver in Germany, the boding Wildman depicted on the obverse may signify that the silver used to strike this coin was extracted from the mining area around the town of Wildemann, which took its name from the figure. Legend has it that miners looking for a promising source of silver had discovered a Wildman in 1529, and after succeeding in capturing him, discovered huge deposits of silver.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/brunswick-luneburg-celle/german-states-brunswick-luneburg-celle-christian-ludwig-wildman-3-taler-1665-hs-au58-ngc-/a/3096-30223.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD