German States, Würzburg (Bishopric). Berthold II von Sternberg AR Denar. 1274-1287. Half-length figure of bishop wearing mitra facing, holding sword and crozier / Tower with latticed roof between two domed turrets on an arch, a six-petalled rosette inside. Ehwald 4206; Collection Piloty 849 (Manegold von Neuchâtel). 0.50g, 16mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; flan crack at 6h, attractive old cabinet toning.
From the N. M. McQ. Holmes Collection;
Ex Auktionshaus Meister & Sonntag, Auction 4, 11 October 2006, lot 2862 (hammer: 210 EUR).