Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 121 6-8 Oct 2022
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GERMANY, Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel (Duchy). August der Jüngere (the Younger). 1635-1666. AR Löser zu 2 Reichstalern – 2 Taler (63mm, 57.09 g, 11h). Commemorating his 88th birthday. Zellerfeld mint. Dated 1666 HS (though struck slightly later). VIRTUTEM FAMA CORONAT AUGVUSTI (sic) AUGUSTAM, bust of August facing, wearing skullcap, two angels above, one crowing August, the other blowing trumpet; all within wreath / A : M : 1666 : ÆTA : 88 : NAT : X APR :, helmet surmounted by arms of Braunschweig facing; ALLES MIT BEDACHT around; all within wreath decorated with fourteen crowned coats-of-arms. KM 482.1; Davenport 87c. Cabinet toning with hints of iridescence, edge nick. EF.