Description
1698 German States, Brunswick-Lüneburg, Ernest Augustus, AR 1/8 Thaler, KM.408
A lovely example of this rare silver coin issued to commemorate the death of Duke Ernest Augustus of Brunswick-Lüneburg. Well struck with very light wear. Ex Baldwin’s Vault.
O: Bust to the right. ERN:AUG:D.G.D BR.& L.S·R·I·EL:E·O·.
R: NA:20.NO: | 1629. MOR:MED. | NOCT:INTER 23 & | 24.IAN:1698.REG:EP | A·36·DUC:19.ELECTOR | 7.POST:VIXISS A·68 | M ENS:2.DIES 3 | HAEC META | LABORUM.
I would grade this coin Good Very Fine (Sheldon AU53). I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
