GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Luneburg (Celle). Taler, 1636-HS. Zellerfeld Mint. August "the Older" (as Bishop of Ratzenburg). PCGS MS-63.
cf. Dav-B5738 (for arms side); KM-Unlisted; Welter-885. An EXTREMELY RARE example of the Ratzenburg-related coinage for the Prince-Bishop, this specimen is seemingly unlisted in both Davenport and KM, though the former does list a similar arms side issued upon his death. On the type here, the wildman faces left, rather than right, which is a departure of the other wildmen with August's series. Perhaps on the present lot, a death commemorative was also intended, with the direction of the wildman being the opposite in order to convey the passing of the Prince-Bishop. Welter cites a single example (Fiala-6114), further indicating the RARITY of this choice, attractively toned specimen. Not surprisingly, incorrectly listed on the holder as Dav-5737.
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From the Robert C. Knepper Collection. Includes ticket from Giessner Muenzhandling (Dieter Gorny).
Estimate: $1500.00- $3000.00