Lot 617
German States -- Lübeck. Broad Taler, ND (1603-1609). Son-331; Behrens-136. 29.07 grams. Crowned, double-headed eagle with arms on breast and crest at feet. Reverse: haloed St John the Baptist holding miniature lamb, within scalloped border. Well struck overall, only slight weakness at a couple of spots, on a braod flan, with lovely silvery golden gray toning. Extremely rare. NGC graded MS-61.
Known as the queen of the Hanseatic League, during the late middle ages the city of Lubeck was Germany's major trading port. Ironically, it was the discovery of the New World that initiated the city's decline, for trade moved westward and Lubeck was geographically out of position to benefit from the wealth discovered across the Atlantic Ocean.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex Irving Goodman Collection.
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