GERMANY, Thüringia (Landgrafschaft). Ludwig III der Fromme (the Pious). 1172-1190. AR Bracteate (44mm, 0.93 g). Gotha mint.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots World, Silver Sold For $ 24 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, Thüringia (Landgrafschaft). Ludwig III der Fromme (the Pious). 1172-1190. AR Bracteate (44mm, 0.93 g). Gotha mint. + LVDЄVVICHVS • PROVINCIALIS • COMЄS • A, Ludwig, in full armor, right on caparisoned horse, holding banner in right hand and shield in left; to left, small quatrefoil above small cross pattée with central pellet in incuse in each bar / Incuse of obverse. Kestner 2201-2; Bonhoff 1308-10; Löbbecke 752-4; . Wonderful cabinet tone. Superb EF. |