Sale: Triton XII, Lot: 961. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Monday, 5 January 2009.  Sold For $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. Johann Georg I. Archduke, 1615-1656. AR Taler (29.02 g, 4h). Dresden mint; Hans Jacob, mintmaster. Dated 1629. (globus cruciger) IOHAN : GEORG • D : G • DVX SAX • IVL • CLIV • ET MONTI :, bare-headed and armored half-length bust right, holding sword over shoulder and plumed helmet / SA • ROM • IMP • ARCHIM • ET ELECT • (crossed Zainhaken) 16 29, ducal coat-of-arms surmounted by eight crested helmets; H I flanking. C&K 158; Schnee 845; Davenport 7601. Superb EF, toned.