GERMANY, Sachsen-Alt-Weimar. Johann Ernst I. 1605-1620. BI Rechenpfennig (27.5mm, 4.69 g, 12h). Satirical issue on the loss of his estates and the guardianship of his brothers. Dated 1621 GA SH.

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Lot: 734.

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GERMANY, Sachsen-Alt-Weimar. Johann Ernst I. 1605-1620. BI Rechenpfennig (27.5mm, 4.69 g, 12h). Satirical issue on the loss of his estates and the guardianship of his brothers. Dated 1621 GA SH. Crowned coat-of-arms; stars flanking crown; G|A/S|H flanking shield / (rosette) EGO MAGIS MIHI QVAM ALIIS NOCEO, half-length personification of Envy right, holding forceps and preparing to consume heart. Cf. Merseburger 3834 (for issue in copper). Toned. Good VF.

Ex Teutoburger 107 (24 February 2017), lot 2059.


Closing Date and Time: 26 August 2020 at 14:04:20 ET.

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