347, Lot: 691. Estimate $300. Sold for $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, Aachen (Kreisfreie Stadt). AR Halbtaler (34mm, 14.40 g, 10h). In the name of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor. Dated 1570. Charlemagne enthroned facing, holding scepter and globus cruciger; coat-of-arms below; date across field / Imperial double-headed eagle facing, with wings displayed; globus cruciger on breast; imperial crown above. Menadier 138b. Near Fine, cleaned, adjustment marks, a couple of flan flaws on obverse, minor hairline flan crack. Rare.