German States
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Mainz-Archbishopric. Konrad II von Weinsberg (1390-96) Goldgulden 1394-95, Bingen mint, Fr-1610, MS61 NGC. Obv. o CORΛD o | ΛRЄP' ‡ o MO, archbishop seated on gothic throne, a crosier in his left hand; arms of Weinsberg below. Rev. + MOnЄTA ‡ OPIDI ‡ PInGЄnSIS, arms of Mainz within trilobe, trefoils in the angles. A very lustrous specimen with light circulation, the reverse of this example is particularly attractive. The archbishop is not especially sharp, but overall this coin has great eye-appeal. As was his successor, Adolph I of Nassau, Konrad was confirmed in his post by the Antipope Clement VII.Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson.
Estimate: 800-1000 USD