NEWP: Harz Zellerfeld Baptisimal Scene 2 Taler Medal

Zohar

Out of scope yet a keeper. These large flan Harz Talers depict the baptism scene of Jesus in the Jordan River. There are different years and varieties and are available to purchase with relative availability. However, a 2 Taler piece is much tougher to find, especially in a problem free state, as these were made into Jewelry pieces. 64mm in diameter this is some piece of metal.

As interesting for me is the way it was purchased - poolside on vacation, kids running around, using my iPhone to make the bid in a weak cell area. I guess it was meant to be.

ND (1680). Harz, Zellerfeld. Baptisimal 2 Taler. 63.7mm, 52.35 grams. KNY-7295. Bachtell-1736. Obv: Angels watch St. John baptizing Jesus in the Jordan, in the Name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. Rev: Legend He who believes and is baptized will be made holy. At center is a nine-line prayer to the Trinity from Galatians and Epistle of Peter, '2' punched below. NGC AU-55.

JCMhouston

Very nice Z, those 2T's are very impressive.

Iosephus

Excellent!

harasha

I have seen this type and considered purchase. Ultimately chose not to pull the trigger, but of course, they were no where as nice as this one. Out of scope is a good way to put it.

STLNATS

Really nice. I don't recall seeing a 2 taler before. Congrats!

Swampboy

Wow.
Now there's a piece of Renaissance silver if I ever saw.

PatAR

A fantastic piece!

To aid my understanding, would you classify this as a medal or a coin?

Zohar

Thanks Pat.

Medallic/Show Talers. Unfortunately many were melted or made into Jewelry.

bidask

I saw this coin in hand.

It's outstanding and historical imo.

Zohar

Thanks Dan - unfortunately had to sell it on floor to allow for some newps (will provide separate write up of ANA).