Wildman Coins of the German States

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: German States GERMANY - FRAC. TALERS
Design Description: Wildman
Item Description: 2/3T 1705 GERMANY BRUNS.-LUNE.-CALEN.-HANN. KM-15 15
Full Grade: NGC XF 45
Owner: World_Coin_Nut

Set Details

Custom Sets: WCN - German States Thalers etc.
WCN - My Top Ten
Wildman Coins of the German States
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Explorer

Owner Comments:

This is the first Wildman that I ever purchased. Not only does it have the provenance of formerly being in the Eric Newman collection, but the toning is also stunning. One of the best-looking Wildman coins I have ever seen.

Obverse: Value, date in legend
Obverse Legend: GEORG: LUD: D: G: D: BR: & L: S: R: I: ELECT:
Reverse: Wildman with a tree in right hand, 24 at right
Reverse Legend: IN RECTO DECUS
Ruler: George Ludwig

Formerly part of the Eric Newman Collection


Georg Ludwig von Hessen-Darmstadt, Prinz

Birthdate: April 25, 1669
Birthplace: Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
Death: Died September 13, 1705, in Barcelona, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Cause of death: Died in the Siege of Barcelona
Place of Burial:
Barcelona, Province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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