German States, Palatinate of the Rhine (Electorate). Ludwig IV von Wittelsbach AR Groschen (Weißpfennig). Bacharach mint, 1444. MONЄ' NOVA BACh', arms of Palatinate-Bayern surrounded by three smaller arms of Mainz, Trier and Cologne; all within pointed trilobe / A' DN' MCCCCXLIIII, nimbate, half-length bust of St. Peter facing slightly to right within Gothic archway, holding cruciform sceptre and key; arms below. Levinson I-73. 1.85g, 24mm, 6h.
Very Fine; toned, with minor striking weakness.
From the N. M. McQ. Holmes Collection;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 87, 18 May 2011, lot 1381 (hammer: 240 USD).