Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 1589. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Monday, 10 January 2005.  Sold For $350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Saxony. Christian II, with Johann Georg & Augustus.1591-1611. AR Taler (29.14 gm, 9h). Heinrich von Rehnen, mintmaster. Dated 1607. (orb) CHRISTIAN II D G S RO IMP ARCHIM ET EL, half-length armored bust right, holding sword, helmet in front, coat-of-arms below; 160Z in upper field / +IOHAN GEORG ET AVGVST FRAT ET DV S HvR, confronted busts of the younger brothers, coat-of-arms below. Davenport 7566; KM 24. Choice EF, lustrous. ($500)