GERMAN STATES, BRANDENBURG-BAYREUTH Reichstaler 1664, Nürnberg. 29.10 g. Mintmaster Peter Anton Kolb. Struck to commemorate his election as commanding prince of the Franconian Circle. Obv.: Christian Ernst on horseback to left, commander's baton in his right hand. Rev.: radiant sun and moon, nineteen arms of the estates of the Franconian Circle arranged around the border, each identified by abbreviation; CUM SOLE REBELLANTE LUNA PUGNO (When the moon rebels, I fight with the sun). A cabinet-quality specimen, rare in this state of preservation. Magnificent old patina. Planchetflaw at the edge. Previously graded as MS65 by NGC, label enclosed. Dav. 6272, Ex. Künker 302, 01.02.2018, lot 302, ticket enclosed Grade: EF/AU