Lot 198
Bohemia. Pest Taler, 1528. Katz-8; Brettauer-1473. 48 mm. 28.87 grams. Joachimsthal. Twelve kneeling men at sides of a cross with a snake climbing, four dead bodies at the base. Reverse: Christ on cross with men kneeling at base. Nicely toned and without damage, rare thus. Pest talers were struck as religious amulets at times of pestilence. This piece, from 1528, is one of the earliest dated pieces. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
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