Lot 2556
German States - Pfalz. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-1967a. 3.51 grams. 21.29 mm. Ruprecht I, 1353-1390. Obv: St. John the Baptist with eagle to the right of his head. Reverse: Palatinate arms in octolobe. Leg: + RUPERT; DUX. - - ODESPAL. NGC graded MS-63.
Pfalz, also known as the Palatinate, was one of the first German areas to strike Goldguldens. Originally, these coins, modeled after the Florentine type, had St John with lily reverse. This example, still has St. John, but the reverse is changed to have the local arms displayed. A more advanced type.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000.
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