456, Lot: 590. Estimate $400. Sold for $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel. Julius. 1568-1589. AR Reichstaler (41mm, 28.76 g, 8h). On his death. Dated
1589 (
in Roman numerals). Half-length armored bust facing slightly left, holding halberd; crested helmet to right; monogram below / Wildman, holding club and hourglass standing slightly left, leaning on inscribed tablet surmounted by skull. Welter 583; Davenport 9068. Toned. VF. Collector number in India ink on reverse.
Ex New York Sale XXXVII (5 January 2016), lot 1009.