GERMANY, Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel (Principality). August the Younger. 1635-1666. AR Löser zu 2 Talern (63mm, 58.14 g, 6h). Commemorating his 88th birthday. Zellerfeld mint. Dated 1666 HS (though struck slightly later). Good VF.CNG Feature Auction 126 World, Silver Sold For $ 1 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel (Principality). August the Younger. 1635-1666. AR Löser zu 2 Talern (63mm, 58.14 g, 6h). Commemorating his 88th birthday. Zellerfeld mint. Dated 1666 HS (though struck slightly later). Bust of August facing, wearing skullcap, two angels above, one crowning August, the other blowing trumpet; all within wreath / Helmet surmounted by arms of Braunschweig facing; all within wreath decorated with fourteen crowned coats-of-arms; 2 stamped below. Welter 785; Davenport 87; KM 482.1. Toned with some iridescence, flan crack, a few scratches, mount marks. Good VF. |