Ludwig II (1516-26), 1-Schautaler, 1525, Kremnitz, 36.62g., the crowned King in armour riding left on plumed and armoured horse, the armour of both the King and the horse decorated, mint and mintmaster (Bernhart Bechem) around front of horse, rev. large crown over two quartered shields and LM monogram, all within circle of seven shields within octafoil (Dav.557; Rethy-Pr.302), nearly extremely fine, toned, very rare

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Ludwig II (1516-26), 1-Schautaler, 1525, Kremnitz, 36.62g., the crowned King in armour riding left on plumed and armoured horse, the armour of both the King and the horse decorated, mint and mintmaster (Bernhart Bechem) around front of horse, rev. large crown over two quartered shields and LM monogram, all within circle of seven shields within octafoil (Dav.557; Rethy-Pr.302), nearly extremely fine, toned, very rare

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