Auction 56 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Templar Token - 5 Para - Third Issue - Rare

Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $3,500
Including buyer's premium
Nickel plated zinc Templar token. 5 Para. Third issue.
Obverse: a plow and the legend "Centralcasse des Tempels" [the central fund of the Temple]. Reverse: denomination and the legend "Consummarke".
Diameter: 16 mm. AU+ condition. Full luster. Light signs of use at high points (very nice condition).
Very rare. Less than ten copies are known. Possibly this is the finest known example.
Art, Art Books and Prints, Bezalel, Objects, Numismatics
Art, Art Books and Prints, Bezalel, Objects, Numismatics