A wonderful issue; I think this is one of the top designs of the late 17th century Papal States from the Hamerani dynasty of engravers.
Beautiful addition! I've never come across that design before.
Oh my - that is an outstanding piece and great write up. Excellent obverse design. Congrats !
I did a quick search on "chronogramm" on ma-shops.com and was intrigued to see the high number of 1717 dated chronograms associated with the...
Agree - a chronogram theme would be fascinating for a collection. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I think this is my only piece with a chronogram. It is...
Small world - I happened to be the high bidder in the CNG auction for the 1770 Speyer sede vacante medal in the link you posted previously. I...
Yes definitely 1743 Speyer sede vacante medal. Designed by P.P.Werner (Peter Paul Warner). Features St Stephan standing on the reverse....
Great piece! If I'm not mistaken, that is classified as zepernick 251: 1743 Speyer (German states) sede vacante issue. Should be a bit over...
1753 IBH German States - Harz Harz-Zellerfeld Katsouros-23; 50 mm Obv: John the Baptist kneeling to the left, baptizing Jesus Christ standing...
1678 Italy - Papal States Piastra (Scudo of 80 Bolognini) DAV-4089 Obv: Pope Innocent XI Rev: Christ in boat calming the storm [ATTACH]
:) A face only a mother could love.... Great reverse design.
Thanks @longshot! The obverse depicts two popular symbols associated with the Duchy of Brunswick: horses and mining. The symbolism of the horse...
New addition this week; I'm very excited - have been eyeing one of these for many years. 1664 Brunswick-Lüneburg 2 taler Dav LS189; KM 252.5; 63...
Stunning group - very impressive set of metal you have there!
Apologies if this was already posted elsewhere on CoinTalk. I picked up this 1746 Bamberg medal this fall from a dealer in Austria and recently...
@PaulTudor - The Worms taler is perhaps my favorite design of all the pieces I have seen you post here. Tough to find pieces from this German state.
Your photography is in a league of its own. Very crisp! The 1916 iron piece in particular is worth a good long look.
Outstanding quality across the board. Truly museum quality material you post here on this forum. Fascinating to follow!
Nice additions @Seattlite86! The Trier piece in particular speaks to me. I recall seeing that one on eBay and thought about it myself. A...
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