Germany

Germany, Medallic Baptismal Coin or Tauftaler, c.1700, struck at Zellerfeld, Hartz, by the mintmaster Rudolf Bornemann (1676-1711), St. John the Baptist anoints Christ who stands in the river Jordan, rev legend around and in eleven lines in centre, 2in (51mm) diameter, wt. 28.9gm. Very fine.