Lot 2213

Sale 111 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes (40th Anniversary Sale)

Description

Germany, Saxony, Johann Georg II, (1656-1680) two thaler, 1657 (63mm;57.59g), Chemnitz Mint, Constantin Rothe, obv, Duke Johann Georg II on horseback to the right his left hand at the rein, his right holding a sword across the right shoulder, armorial crest below, rev. twelve line inscription honouring the death of Emperor Ferdinand III, acorn mint mark at the base (KM.460, Dav.LS.298). Even grey tone, trace of mount mark at 12 o'clock, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.

Ex Decades Collection.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,700

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