GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertine line (Electorate and Duchy). Johann Georg I. 1611-1656. AR ¼ Taler – ¼ Christfesttaler (26mm, 7.28 g, 1h). Commemorating the centennial of the Reformation ('Chrisftest'). Dresden mint. Dated 1617. King Solomon standing left, holding scepter; to right, Bathsheba kneeling right, wearing conical hat / Hands in prayer held up by armored hands; in clouds above, name of God in Hebrew. C&K 241; KM 95. Toned. VF.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex H.-W. Müller 66 (28 September 1990), lot 2147.