CNG 87, Lot: 1668. Estimate $300. Sold for $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Braunschweig-Lüneburg. Principality of Calenberg-Hannover. Johann Friedrich. Duke, 1665-1679. AR 2/3 Palmbaumtaler (35mm, 14.69 g, 12h). Hannover mint. Dated 1678. Draped and armored bust right / Palm tree on rocky outcropping; behind, two clipper ships under sail left on sea. Welter 1728; Davenport 377; KM 187. Good VF, toned.

From the Clarence & Helen Zaar Maritime Collection.