GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Wolfenbuttel. Taler, 1600. Zellerfeld Mint; mm: crowned heart. Heinrich Julius. PCGS AU-58.
Dav-6285; KM-7; Welter-645B. Residing at the cusp of Mint State status, this original example is fairly deeply toned throughout, with portions of the legends taking on an even darker nature that highlights the lettering. The contrapposto seminude wildman simply augments this piece's charm that much more.
From the Robert C. Knepper Collection.
Includes ticket from Schweizerischer Bankverein.
Estimate: $800 - $1200