Lot 2783
Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes
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Description
Germany, Altenburg, Friedrich I Barbarossa (1152-1190), silver pfennig as a bracteate, c.1185-1190. (0.95 grams), obv. seated ruler facing with orb surmounted by cross in his left hand and fleur de lis in his right hand, line border, (cf.Kestner Hannover 2078 [p.256-7] attributed to Otto IV, Seega Collection 1905 [lot 530], cf.Riechmann [1925] Lobbecke Collection [lot 682], cf.Peus Sale 317 collection A [lot 852]). Large flan, toned, very fine and rare, lot includes old 19th century ticket.
Ex H.H. Kricheldorf Auction Sale 44, December 12, 1994 [lot 656].
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150