Watch List notes:

Hesse-Cassel (German States), taler, Wilhelm V, 1637 LH, NGC AU 53. Dav-6762; KM-162.5. Attractive rich toning, minimal marks and high-point wear but no luster, an ever-popular issue with reverse design showing a willow tree being blown over in a storm below heavenly rays containing the Hebrew word for Jehovah, all within legend IEHOVAH VOLENTE HUMILIS LEVABOR ("Jehovah values his humble servants"). The NGC label mistakenly attributes this piece to Dav-6755 (for the date 1636).


Estimate: 2000 - 3000 USD