Lot 2784

Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes

Description

Germany, Altenburg, Heinrich VI (1190-1197), silver pfennig as a bracteate, c.1195. (0.945 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 2077 [p.256-7], Seega Collection 1905 [lot 535], cf.Riechmann [1925] Lobbecke Collection [lot 688], cf.Peus Sale 317 collection A [lot 855]). Large flan, toned, very fine and rare.

Ex H.H. Kricheldorf Auction Sale 44, December 12, 1994 [lot 657].

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$140

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