Johann Georg II’s Grandson as Hercules

Sale: Triton XI, Lot: 1288. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Monday, 7 January 2008.  Sold For $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. Johann Georg II. Elector, 1656-1680. AR Taler Klippe. Commemorating the birth of his grandson, Johann Georg IV. Dated 1669. Büchsen-schiessen bey der Chur : Prinzl : Einsegnung (rosette), Johann Georg IV as baby Hercules in a cradle strangling snakes; AB INCUNABULIS above; date M. D. C. LXIX. in corners / Johann Georg der Vierte, Herzog zu Sachse, J.C.U.B. (rosette), IG 4 monogram; coats of arms in corners. Schnee 928; Merseburger 1298; Davenport 7632. In an NGC oversized slab graded AU 55, toned.