trixter
02-08-2007, 10:25 PM
I have a Nicholas von Amsdorf coin Obverse: the double-headed portrait of the Pope, and when rotated 180 degrees, the Devil. The inscription reads: ECCLESIA PERVERSIA TENET FACIEM DIABOLI 666, which translated means: “The perverted church has the countenance of the Devil.”
Reverse: the double-headed portrait of a Cardinal, and when rotated, a Court Jester or Fool. The inscription reads: ET STVLTI ALIQVANDO SAPIENTES, which translated means: “The wise are shown to be fools.” This is a Silver coin and I am having trouble pricing it as it is from the mid 1500's. Any help would be welcomed
Thank You
Reverse: the double-headed portrait of a Cardinal, and when rotated, a Court Jester or Fool. The inscription reads: ET STVLTI ALIQVANDO SAPIENTES, which translated means: “The wise are shown to be fools.” This is a Silver coin and I am having trouble pricing it as it is from the mid 1500's. Any help would be welcomed
Thank You