Lot 587
German States -- Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Loser 3-Taler, 1679 (Zellerfeld). Dav/Sond-101; Wel-1832. 87.26 grams. Rudolf August, 1666-1704. Draped and cuirassed bust right, titles around. Reverse: multiple scenes, divided into four registers: galley at sea, beneath sun with Hebrew inscription; aerial view of city of Brunswick; aerial view of city of Wolfenbuttel; date, with value within circle. Beautiful old, rich blue toning. An extraordinary example, fully and evenly struck. Very rare as a type, and more so in this grade. A classic of the multiple-taler series! NGC graded MS-63, too large for holder.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,500.
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| Realized $26,450 |
