GERMANY, Harz. AR Tauftaler – Baptismal Taler (52mm, 29.23 g, 1h). Zellerfeld mint; Ernst Peter Hecht, mintmaster. Struck 1723-1731. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 830.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

World Medals, Silver

Estimate: $ 500

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GERMANY, Harz. AR Tauftaler – Baptismal Taler (52mm, 29.23 g, 1h). Zellerfeld mint; Ernst Peter Hecht, mintmaster. Struck 1723-1731. St. John the Baptist kneeling right, baptizing Jesus Christ standing facing in River Jordan, hands crossed over breast; dove of the Holy Spirit and radiate name of God above / Biblical passages in ten lines. Davenport 2935; Katsouros 17; Fassbender 2808. Iridescent toning, minor edge marks. EF.

From the Drewry Family Collection, purchased from Collector’s Den, January 1978.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 129 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2025. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 14 May at 9 AM ET.

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