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Auction: 355 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale at NY INC, Grand Hyatt
Lot: 307

Austria, Holy Roman Empire, Ferdinand I (1556-1564), Taler, 28.51g, crowned and armored half-length bust right, holding scepter and sword pommel, rev. imperial eagle facing, head left, with wings spread; coat of arms on breast (Davenport 8026; Schulten 4517); with Ferdinand II, Archduke, 1564-1595, AR Taler, 28.45g, crowned and armored bust right, holding sword and scepter, rev. crowned coat of arms within Order of the Golden Fleece, Tyrolian eagle in center (Davenport 8094a), the second with traces of light cleaning and once removed from a mount, otherwise both boldly struck with strong portraits, good very fine (2)

Sold for
$525

Starting price
$300