Lot 598
German States -- Erfurt. Bracteate, ND. Cf. Peus Bonhoff Sale 293, no. 1085. 0.83 grams. Henry I of Harbourg, 1142-1153. Issued by the Archbishop of Mainz. Archbishop with crozier and gospels between towers of city, city name above; churchman below. Reverse: Incuse of obverse. Excellent strike. Very minor edge crinkle, otherwise pristine, and as struck. Toned, tending to golds and russets in the recesses, with light multi-colored iridescence elsewhere. A very eye-catching example of this distinctive money form peculiar to medieval Europe. NGC graded Uncirculated, with NGC photo insert.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750.
Illustrated in Money of The World, coin 71.
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