GERMANY. Montfort (Grafschaft). Johann VIII, 1662-1686. 15 Kreuzer 1678 (Silver, 28 mm, 5.09 g, 6 h), Langenargen. IOANNES COMES DE MONTFORT ✱ Cuirassed bust of Johann VIII to right. Rev. SPES NON CONFVNDIT Crowned arms between laurel branches, mintmark anchor above, 16 (XV) 78 below. Ebner 112. Rutishauser 289c. Nicely toned. Good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Westfälische Auktionsgesellschaft 80, 17-18 September 2018, 819.