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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
GERMANY - TO 1600 |
| Item Description: |
Silver TALER 1547 PFALZ DAV-9626 MB# 135 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC XF Details |
| Owner: |
World_Coin_Nut |
Owner Comments:
Scarce and highly interesting early Taler. Friedrich was known as Friedrich the Wise, yet it is difficult to find anything wise that he did. Neumarkt mint
Obverse: Robed 1/2-length figure of elector turned nearly right holding sword and orb
Obverse Legend: FRIDE: D:G: C: PALA: RHE: BA: DVX. S. R. I. P. F.
Reverse: Ornate helmet above 3 small shields of arms, lower shield divides date
Reverse Legend: MONE: ARGE: SVPE. PALATINA: BAVARIA.
Ruler: Friedrich II
Note: Dav. #9627. Varieties exist.
Composition: Silver