Triton XVI, Lot: 1418. Estimate $300. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Harz. AR Tauftaler (53mm, 29.24 g, 12h). Zellerfeld mint. Dated 1703. St. John the Baptist kneeling right, baptizing Jesus Christ standing facing in River Jordan, hands crossed over breast; dove of the Holy Spirit and radiate name of God above / Biblical passages (Galatians 3 26-27; Titus 3 5-7; and 1 Peter 3 2 1) in ten lines across field. Fassbender 2794. EF, toned, light marks.

From the R.A.M. Collection.