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Auction: 26005 - British and World Coins and Medals: The Martin J Waldron Collection of English Coins
Lot: 791

(x) PCGS AU55 | Germany, Harz, Baptismal 2-Taler, 1616, * tauffet sie im namen des vaters undt des Sohnes undt des h • geistes • Mat ·28·19 [Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost - Matthew 28.19], Jesus being baptised by John, two angels to left, dove and Holy Trinity above, rev. * wer glaubt undt getausst wirdt der wirdt selig werden Marci ·16·16 [Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved - Mark 16.16], Gott vater durch die tauff | zum kinde nimt mich auff | gott sohn mit seinem blut | macht mich gerecht und gut | gott h. geist zeucht ein | mein lehrer trost zu seyn | biss auss der eitelkeit | ich kom zur ewigkeit | Gal ·3·26·27 · Tit ·3·5·6·7· | 1 Pet ·3·2·1 | *2*, in 11 lines, edge plain, 52.22g, 12h (KM -; Davenport -), toned, only light rubbing and a few minute marks, very fine, extremely rare, in PCGS holder, graded ALMOST UNCIRCULATED 55 (Cert. #62001869)

https://www.pcgs.com/cert/62001869

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Estimate
£1,000 to £1,200

Starting price
£800