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January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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GERMANY. Pomerania-Wolgast. Swedish Occupation. 2 Talers, 1633. Gustav II Adolf. NGC AU-50.
Dav-LS274 (under Erfurt); KM-M4; Ahlström-12. Weight: 57.38 gms. This large size issue was struck at the death of Gustav II (The Great), as commemorative pieces were given as gifts to dignitaries along the route of the funeral procession. The German state of Wolgast was occupied by Sweden during the Thirty Years' War and remained a dominion of Sweden until 1815. This generous sized issue is well struck and bears an exceptionally stunning design featuring the deceased ruler on the battlefield being carried off to heaven. Deep cabinet toning covers the surfaces that bear only light evidence of rub on the higher elements of the design. Likely to have been treasured since its issuance, this piece rises far beyond the normal issue in design and beauty.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000
Dav-LS274 (under Erfurt); KM-M4; Ahlström-12. Weight: 57.38 gms. This large size issue was struck at the death of Gustav II (The Great), as commemorative pieces were given as gifts to dignitaries along the route of the funeral procession. The German state of Wolgast was occupied by Sweden during the Thirty Years' War and remained a dominion of Sweden until 1815. This generous sized issue is well struck and bears an exceptionally stunning design featuring the deceased ruler on the battlefield being carried off to heaven. Deep cabinet toning covers the surfaces that bear only light evidence of rub on the higher elements of the design. Likely to have been treasured since its issuance, this piece rises far beyond the normal issue in design and beauty.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000