GERMANY. Selz, Abtei. Circa 1160-1170. Pfennig (Silver, 19 mm, 0.93 g, 1 h). Bust of the abbot to left, holding double cross in his right hand and crosier in his left. Rev. Bust of the emperor facing, cross in his right hand, star in right field. Nessel p. 155, 14. Engel/Lehr 10. Slg. Voltz 416 ( this coin ). Beautifully toned. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Sincona 33, 25 October 2016, 2681 and from the collection of Theodor Voltz (1886-1962), Münzen & Medaillen AG 82, 25-26 March 1996, 416.