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LOT 3644

Germany, Bayern. Maximilian I the Great, Duke and Elector AR Half Taler. 1597-1651.

Dated 1627. MAXIMIL · COM · PAL · RH · VT · BAV · DVX · S · R · I · ARCHIDAP · ET · ELECT, oval crowned shield of four-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz, with central shield of imperial orb, supported by two facing leonine, Order of Golden Fleece around / ✿ CLYPEVS OMNIBVS IN TESPERANTIBVS, crowned and nimbate full-length figure of the Madonna seated facing on clouds, head lowered to right, holding nimbate Holy Infant, raising hand and holding globus cruciger; all within mandorla of rays. Witt. 910; Hahn 104. Near Fine. Possibly once mounted.(13.40gr, 37mm, 12h.).

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3644

Germany, Bayern. Maximilian I the Great, Duke and Elector AR Half Taler.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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