GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Calenburg & Luneburg (Celle). 3 Talers, 1665-HS. Zellerfeld Mint. Christian Ludwig. PCGS AU-58.
Dav-LS192; KM-256.2; Welter-1501. Sporting a rather deep and provocative cabinet tone, this exceedingly satisfying triple-sized emission offers tremendous artistry and stately preservation, all while being VERY RARE to begin with. When adding in these exemplary aspects, the desirability of the present piece takes many leaps forward. While being mostly uniform in color on the wildman side, the side featuring the coat-of-arms instead portrays some scattered iridescence, with some shimmering luster observed as well. The focal point of the piece, the lifelike forest-dweller, is rather muscular, with a core and midsection that would raise at least a few eyebrows as anatomically impossible. No matter, as it is clear that the engraver wished to portray this local figure of folklore in the most grandiose and larger-than-life manner possible. Given the broad canvas of the coin, such a presentation works incredibly well.
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Estimate: $10000.00- $15000.00