Triton XIV, Lot: 1337. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. Johann Georg I. Elector, 1611-1656. AR Dreifacher Taler (61mm, 87.20 g, 12h). Dresden mint; Hans Jacob, mintmaster. Dated 1626. (rose) IOHANN GEORG : D : G : DVX SAXONIÆ : IVL : CLIV : ET MONTI (two rosettes), Johann Georg on caparisoned horse rearing right, holding raised sword in right hand and reins in left; city view of Dresden in background / SACRI : ROM : IMP : ARCHIM : ET ELECT :, ducal coat-of-arms surmounted by six crested helmets; date an H I (mintmaster’s initials) flanking base of shield; mintmark to right. C&K 134; Schnee 853; Davenport 387. VF, lightly toned, a few scattered field marks and edge dings.
From the HLT Collection.