1425. GERMANY, Schlesien-Liegnitz-Brieg [Legnica-Brzeg] (Herzogtum). Georg Wilhelm. 1672-1675. AR 1 1/4 Reichstaler (53mm, 33.55 g, 12h). Commemorative issue. Brieg (Brzeg) mint. Dated 1675 in Roman numerals. Armored and mantled half-length bust facing slightly right / Biographical inscription in sixteen lines. F&S 1973; Davenport LS488. EF, toned, adjustment marks on reverse. ($4000) From the R.A.M. Collection.
1426. GERMANY, Straßburg (Stadt). AV Dukat Klippe (25mm, 3.26 g, 12h). Commemorating the centennial of the Reformation. Dually dated 1517 and 1617. Legend and date in four lines / Legend and date in four lines. Engel & Lehr 613; Friedberg 525. Good VF. ($3000) As an Imperial Free City of the Holy Roman Empire since 1262, Strassburg was able to enjoy a good measure of independence in southwestern Germany. It adopted Protestantism during the Reformation and, as a result, attracted immigrants from areas of Europe where non-Catholics were persecuted. In addition, the city became a major center of learning and book printing. This klippe, struck to commemorate the centennial of the Protestant Reformation, reinforces Strassburg’s role as a focus of Protestant teaching and practice.
1427. GREECE, First Hellenic Republic. Ioannis Antonios Kapodistrias. Governor, 1828-1831. AR Phoenix. (23mm, 12 h). Aegina mint. Dated 1828. Phoenix rising from flames; cross above, rays to left / Denomination within wreath. Karamitsos 20; KM 4. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64. Toned. Rare. ($5000)
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