CNG 100, Lot: 681. Estimate $1000. Sold for $975. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, Brandenburg-Franken (Markgrafschaft). Kasimir & Georg. 1515-1527. AV Goldgulden (23mm, 3.25 g, 11h). Schwabach mint. Dated
1523. St. John the Baptist standing facing, head lowered right, holding Gospel book surmounted by
agnus Dei standing left, head right / Cross fleurée in saltire, with coat-of-arms in each angle; 1523 at end of legend. Von Schrötter 550; Friedberg 307. VF, toned, weakly struck in a few areas. Rare.
From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Coin Galleries (28 March 1977), lot 68.