Lot 607
German States -- Fugger-Babenhausen. Taler, 1621. Dav-6673; Kull-98a; KM-17. Maximilian of Babenhausen-Wellenburg, 1598-1629. Oval arms in frame dividing date. Reverse: Crowned, double eagle with orb on breast holding sword and scepter. Boldly struck with original mint luster and lovely old iridescent toning. Rarely seen type in superb condition. NGC graded MS-64.
The Fugger family is a true medieval success story. The first named Fugger is Hans, who was a menber of the weaver's guild in 1357. By 1511, Jakob Fugger had reached a level of prominence so great that he was lending the rulers of Europe huge sums of money. In fact, many consider Jakob Fugger the welthiest private individual in history. The Fuggers were given the city of Babenhausen by a grateful Emperor, and produced a few coins with the title of the Emperor Ferdinand II. All are rare.
Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000.
Ex Irving Goodman Collection.
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