341, Lot: 549. Estimate $200. Sold for $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, Sachsen-Ernestinische Linie (Kurfürstentum). Johann Friedrich I der Großmütige (the Magnanimous), with Georg der Bärtige (the Bearded). 1532-1547. AR Taler (38mm, 27.53 g, 8h). Buchholz mint. Dated 1531. Mantled bust of Johann Friedrich right, holding sword; four coats-of-arms around / Mantled bust of Georg left, wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece; four coats-of-arms around. Davenport 9722. Near VF.
From the J. Herbert Collection.