German States, Hessen-Kassel (Landgraviate). Wilhelm V 'the Stable' AV Goldgulgen. 1637. George Kruckenberg, mintmaster. WILHEL • D • G • LAND • HASS • D • C • D • Z • E • N, crowned Hessian lion, rampant to left, star before, date behind, G K to either side of cross in lower fields / VNO • VOLENTE • HUMILIS • LEVABOR •, three small houses and tall tree in storm scene, 'Jehovah' in Hebrew within the sun. KM 186.2; Friedberg 1254; Numista 186.2. 3.23g, 24mm, 9h.
Mint Sate, in superb state of preservation. Rare, and by far the best example offered at auction in over 20 years.
From the collection of GK;
Ex WAG Online oHG, Auction 106, 15 February 2020, lot 164;
Ex David Cassel Collection, Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Auction 47, 25 May 2008, lot 2167.
Price realized | 7'000 GBP |
Starting price | 4'800 GBP |
Estimate | 8'000 GBP |