Germany
Nuremberg. 1700. 1/2 Ducat (Gold, 17 mm, 1.78 g, 12 h), on the new century, mint master Johann Martin Förster, with the date given in chronogram form on the reverse, M D C C, but really struck c.1755-1764. + SAECVLVM NOVVM CELEBRAT RESP.NORIN BERGENSIS. Dove with spread wings standing left above three shields of arms; below, in tiny letters, I M F. Rev. TEMPORA NOSTRA PATER DONATA PACE CORONA: Pascal lamb, with banner inscribed PAX over his right shoulder, standing left on globe. Erlanger 595. Fb. 1887. Kellner 90. Attractive and clear. Good extremely fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2000.