GERMANY, Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel (Principality). Julius. 1568-1589. AR Taler – “Brillentaler” (41mm, 29.06 g, 4h). Goslar mint. Dated 1588. Good VF.CNG Feature Auction 127 World, Silver Estimate: $ 500 |
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GERMANY, Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel (Principality). Julius. 1568-1589. AR Taler – “Brillentaler” (41mm, 29.06 g, 4h). Goslar mint. Dated 1588. Coat-of-arms surmounted by three elaborately crested helmets / Wildman standing left, holding lit candle and uprooted tree trunk; skull, hourglass, and spectacles hung from left arm; to left, horse leaping left, head reverted. Welter 581; Davenport 9067. Toned, areas of weak strike, minor edge marks. Good VF. |