GERMAN STATES, BRUNSWICK-GRUBENHAGEN Reichstaler / 24 Groschen 1595, Andreasberg. 26.72 g. Mintmaster Heinrich Depser. Ausbeutetaler of silvermine ''St. Andreas'' Obv.: A right-facing, armored half-length portrait of the bearded Duke Philip II wearing an elaborate ruff collar. He holds a mace resting on his right shoulder. In the right field behind him sits a small helmet. The legend around the border reads VGG PHILIPP HERTZOG ZV BRAVN ZV LVN. Rev.: Saint Andrew, the patron saint of miners, stands facing forward behind his characteristic X-shaped cross. He holds a large globus cruciger across his chest, inscribed with the value 24 for 24 Gute Groschen. The date digits 9 and 5 are placed in the central field flanking his upper body. Below him is a five-fold ducal coat of arms resting above a small wavy line representing mine water. Very rare. Dav. 9032, Ex. Künker 314, 25.09.2017, lot 5224, ticket enclosed Grade: VF