GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Wolfenbuttel. Taler, (15)48. Riechenberg Mint. Heinrich "the Younger". PCGS MS-63.
Dav-9045; Welter-390. With the name of Maximilian II. Incredibly attractive and enchanting for such an early wildman type, this choice crown retains an unbelievable amount of minty luster in the protected areas of the peripheries, where a colorful iridescence augments its intensity. Though some planchet stress is noted near the central areas, along with some minor--and rather typical--striking weakness, this majestic example is undoubtedly one of the finest that one is likely ever going to encounter and, as such, EXTREMELY RARE.
From the Robert C. Knepper Collection.
Includes ticket from Giessener Muenzhandlung (Dieter Gorny).
Estimate: $3000 - $5000