1087092 | GERMAN STATES. Württemberg. (c.1740) ND D AV Klippe Medallic Ducat. PCGS MS62. By Jeremias Daniel. 3.45gm. STUTTGAR/ DIA *. City view / MEIN PATH ALL STUNT BEDENCK DEIN/ BUND *. Radiant all seeing eye amid clouds above crucifix with two streams of liquids (blood and water) flowing from the body of Christ into a baptismal pitcher upon a font. A Bible rests upon the font to the right. Binder XXX, 21.

Stuttgart served as the mint for the Duchy of Württemberg. Although the city itself did not possess independent minting rights, there exist certain medallic issues that were not produced by ducal decree. Among these are the 18th Century Stuttgart klippes, which were created to serve as gifts and items of jewelry. The reference to the "Bund" (Covenant) on this particular piece likely alludes to the "New Covenant" established between God and humanity through the sacrament of baptism. In this context, the individual being baptized consents to enter into a covenant with God—who, through the New Testament, has extended the offer of this "New Covenant" to mankind. Four distinct variations of these klippe cityscapes, engraved by die-cutter Jeremias Daniel, have been identified; however, all versions consistently depict the "Stiftskirche" (Collegiate Church) and the "Altes Schloss" (Old Palace). [Citation, Landesmuseum Württemberg, Münzkabinett].


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