Germany, Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Julius (1568-89), 5-Taler, 1576, 148.07g., cuirassed half-length figure holding sword and shouldering sceptre, within four circles, the outer two of inscription, the inner two of signs and figures of the zodiac, rev. crested arms with supporters holding orb and candle, within four rings of inscription and zodiacal signs and figures as on the obverse, countermarked twice on the reverse '2½' within rectangular punch (Dav.(LS)7; Fiala 331; Welter 552C), old gilding, worn off in parts, some edge bruises, good fine, very rare
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Germany, Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Julius (1568-89), 5-Taler, 1576, 148.07g., cuirassed half-length figure holding sword and shouldering sceptre, within four circles, the outer two of inscription, the inner two of signs and figures of the zodiac, rev. crested arms with supporters holding orb and candle, within four rings of inscription and zodiacal signs and figures as on the obverse, countermarked twice on the reverse '2½' within rectangular punch (Dav.(LS)7; Fiala 331; Welter 552C), old gilding, worn off in parts, some edge bruises, good fine, very rare

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Germany, Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Julius (1568-89), 5-Taler, 1576, 148.07g., cuirassed half-length figure holding sword and shouldering sceptre, within four circles, the outer two of inscription, the inner two of signs and figures of the zodiac, rev. crested arms with supporters holding orb and candle, within four rings of inscription and zodiacal signs and figures as on the obverse, countermarked twice on the reverse '2½' within rectangular punch (Dav.(LS)7; Fiala 331; Welter 552C), old gilding, worn off in parts, some edge bruises, good fine, very rare
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