Description
Germany, Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, August II (1634-1666), silver “Wildman” Taler, 1643 HS, Zellerfled, ALLES MIT BEDACHT ANNO 1643 HS, Wildman standing left, holding tree. Rev. AUGUST HERTZOG ZU BRU LU, helmeted arms, 28.73g (Dav. 6338; Welt. 819).
In NGC holder graded AU 55, rare. Only one known finer.
“Wildman” Taler of this year is a more difficult design to find due to introduction of the Bell Taler in the same year.
Ex. Cape Coral Collection of German Coins.
Ex. Grundy Collection (Heritage Auctions, New York Signature Sale 3004, 04/09/2009, lot 21123).
