Lot 622
Lüneburg. Goldgulden, ND (1650). Fr-1527; KM-39. 3.42 grams. 22.67 mm. No ruler name. Obv: St. John standing, holding lamb, rampant lion in shield at feet. Leg: :MONETA: -- LVNEBEVR: Reverse Crescent moon with profile face right within beaded circle. Leg: *VISITAVIT:ROS:ORIEN:EX:ALTO: NGC graded AU-55.
Luneburg, translated, means city of the moon. Hence, the crescent moon design. Few of this type were minted, and even less survived. A great opportunity.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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