SINCONA Auction 25
Numismatic Rarities
SCHWEIZ Uri, Schwyz & Unterwalden
Bid
| Starting price | 12,500 CHF |
| Result |
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Description
Taler o. J. (about 1565). Altdorf Crowned double eagle surrounded by the three shields of arms. Rev. St. Martin as bishop on throne with crozier and mitra. 28.54 g. Wielandt 26. HMZ 2-953a. Davenport 8763. Very rare. Good very fine/Very fine to extremely fine. Small collector's punch in edge.
Details
St. Martin was born in Hungary about 315 and served as a Roman officer. He professed himself at an early date to Christianity and was anointed in 375 as Bishop of Tours.
Ex Collection Köhlmoos, Auction Münzen und Medaillen AG 91, Basel 2001, lot 963.