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Sale 41
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
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Lot 4040 |
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Rantzau. Ducat, 1656. Fr-2449. 3.46 grams. 23.35 mm. Count Christian I, 1650-1663. Obv: Bust right. Leg: CHRISTIAN.COM.IN RANTZ. DOM.IN BREITENB. Reverse: Complex coat of arms. Leg: DEO DUCE COMITE FORTVNA. A great rarity. NGC graded AU-58.
Rantzau is a small county in Schleswig Holstein. The count controlled one castle at Breitenburg. The area was constantly in conflict between German and Danish claims. In 1656, the Germans were in control, and a few gold ducats were produced. One can go years without seeing a Rantzau ducat.
Estimated Value $22,000 - 25,000.
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Lot 4041 |
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Ratzeburg. Ducat, ND (1633-1636). Fr-2452 and 546; Welter-868. 3.48 grams. 22.62 mm. August of Brunswick-Luneburg, 1610-1636; August the Elder-Bishop of Ratzeburg from 1633-1636. Obv. Duke, armored with sword and scepter in left hand; right on top of hilt with circle of pellets around. Leg: AUGUST9 D:G. -PO -EPIS.RACEBURG. Reverse: Crowned oval shield within circle of pellets around, mintmasters initials HS above crown. Leg: DUX.BRUNSUI.ET.LUNEBURGE. Sharply struck with an abundance of original mint fresh luster. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-62.
Ratzeburg is a small bishopric in north central Germany a bit south of Lubeck. It was a Protestant enclave administered by the dukes of Mecklenburg or Brunswick. The ruler at the time this coin was issued was August, Duke of Brunswick. The ducat states in the legend duke of Brunswick and bishop of Ratzeburg. A very rare offering.
Estimated Value $24,000 - 27,000.
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$28,750 |
Lot 4042 |
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Regensburg. Goldgulden, 1512. Fr-2454; Beck-101, type 1. 3.26 grams. 23.04 mm. Obv. City arms with date above. Leg: +MONE.NO.AVRE.CIVITA.RATISPO. Reverse: St. Wolfgang standing holding church. Leg: S:WOLFGA - NG:ORPRO. Boldly struck with considerable original mint luster. Regensburg's first goldgulden, extremely rare. NGC graded MS-61.
Regensburg was a free city of the Holy Roman Empire as well as a bishopric. It started as the old Celtic settlement of Ratisbon, and the original name (ratispo), is found in the legend. The later ducat coinage is quite common, but the first city gold coin pictured here, is extremely rare and highly sought after. Just a great coin.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
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Lot 4043 |
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Regensburg. Goldgulden, 1617. Fr-2456; Beck-106. 3.22 grams. 23.33 mm. Obv. City arms with date above. Leg: *MONENO AVRE CIVITA RATISPON* Reverse: Double headed eagle with crown above. Title in the name of Matthias. Leg: MATHIAE* ROM* IMP. AVG. P.F.DEC* Original mint fresh luster. Superb quality of this very rare type. NGC graded MS-63 Prooflike.
Another great rarity of Regensburg's early city coinage. Title of the Holy Roman Emperor, Matthias, who bestowed the mint right upon the city. Regensburg at this time was the most prosperous city of southern Germany.
Estimated Value $13,000 - 16,000.
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Lot 4044 |
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Regensburg. Ducat, 1642. Fr-2469; KM-104. 3.47 grams. 21.91 mm. Obv: Five line inscription, arms divide date at top. Leg: DASIVBELFEST/ MANIEUTBEGETA/ GOTTGEBSAVCH/DERPOSTERITAT/ *S.P.Q.R.* Reverse: Candle above Bible on stand, banner at top. Leg: V.D.M.I.AE/ .DEN.XV.(S.B.) OCTOB: Struck to commemorate the Reformation. NGC graded MS-61.
This coin was struck to celebrate the Reformation in Germany. An indication of the importance the city attached to its Protestant status.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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Lot 4045 |
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Regensburg. Ducat, 1649. Fr-2469a. 3.43 grams. 23.0 mm. Obv: Seven line inscription within wreath, date above. Leg: FRIDEN/DANCKH/FEST.GEDAC/.HTNVS.DER/STATT.REGEN/.SPHRC.16/8BRIS. Struck to commemorate the Peace of Westphalia. A visually stunning coin. NGC graded MS-65.
This ducat was minted to celebrate the end of the Thirty Years War and the Peace of Westphalia. Noah's ark is pictured, expressing the symbolism of a peaceful haven during troubled times. A wonderful coin in an amazing state of preservation.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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$11,400 |
Lot 4046 |
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Regensburg. Ducat, 1651. Fr-2466; Beck-417; KM-91. 3.47 grams. 21.8 mm. Obv. City arms, crossed keys in cartouche in inner circle, date and legend. Leg: DVCATVS. RATISPONENSIS. 1651. Reverse: Double eagle. Title in the name of Ferdinand III. Leg: *FERDI: III. D.G.ROM.IMP.SEM.AVGV.Rare. NGC graded MS-62.
Another city ducat of Regensburg, and another great rarity. The crossed keys are found on many of Regensburg's coins. During this period of economic stagnation, commerce was minimal so few gold coins were minted.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
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Lot 4047 |
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Regensburg. Ducat, 1657-HF. Fr-2466; Beck-424; KM-91. 3.47 grams. 21.8 mm. Obv. City arms, crossed keys in cartouche in inner circle, date and legend. Leg: DVCATVS. RATISPONENSIS. 1657Reverse: Double eagle. Title in the name of Ferdinand III. Leg: *FERDI: III. D.G.ROM.IMP.SEM.AVG. Rare. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
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Lot 4048 |
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Rostock. Ducat, 1634. Fr-2587. 3.47 grams. 22.21 mm. In the name of Ferdinand II, 1618-1637. Obv. Arms. Griffin within elaborate cartouche within inner circle. Leg: MONETA.AUREA.CIVITA:ROSTOCH: 1634. Reverse: Double headed eagle within inner circle, crown above. Leg: FERDINANDUS .II.D:G:ROM:IMP:S:AUG: NGC graded MS-63.
Rostock, located on an estuary by the Baltic Sea, was an important Hanseatic city and port of the period. Although technically under rule of Mecklenburg, the city was effectively independent and began issuing coins as early as 1325. Many coins were produced, but most were used in trade, so almost none have been preserved. To find one of these in this superb quality is most unusual.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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Lot 4049 |
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Saxony. Ducat, 1616. Fr-2642; KM-126; Merb-771. 3.48 grams. 23.0 mm. Sophia, 1582-1622. Obv. Crowned initials over cross swords. Reverse: Eye above "IHS", eagle below. This particular ducat was periodically struck until the early 19th century. NGC graded MS-64 Prooflike.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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$840 |
Lot 4050 |
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Saxony. Ducat, 1617. Fr-2663; KM-109; Merb-877. 3.44 grams 25.16 mm. Johann Georg I, 1611-1656. Struck to commemorate the Centennial of the Reformation. Obv. Johann George with sword over right shoulder facing right, shield below. Leg: VERBVMDNIMANETINAETERNM. Reverse: Friedrich III with sword over right shoulder facing right., shield below. Leg: SECVLVM - LVTHERNANVM. NGC graded MS-62.
One hundred years earlier, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg door, effectively beginning the Protestant Reformation. Of course, there were anti-church reformers earlier, but Luther had the most influence, especially in central Europe.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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Lot 4051 |
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Saxony. Ducat, 1630. Fr-2702; KM-420; Merb-1059. 3.49 grams. 25.99 mm. Minted in Dresden by HI (Hans Jacob, 1624-1635). Johann Georg I, 1611-1656. Struck to commemorate the Centennial of the Augsburg Confession. Obv. Portrait of Johann Georg facing right in fur cap with sword in right hand over right shoulder, 1630, shield of arms below. Leg: CONFESS:LUTHER:AUG:EXHIBITAE.SECULUM. Reverse: Bust of John right with sword over right shoulder, 1530, and arms below. Leg: NOMEN-DOMINI-TURRIS-FORTISSIMA. Lovely mint fresh luster. NGC graded MS-62.
The Augsburg Confession was an attempt by the rulers of various German states to explain their differences of opinion to Emperor Charles V. It was not intended to be a revolutionary document, but rather an attempt at reconciliation. It resulted in being a manifesto of the new Protestant doctrine. This was a very important time in European religious history. The event is commemorated here.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000.
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$2,300 |
Lot 4052 |
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Saxony. Ducat, 1638. Fr-2684; KM-390; Merb-1636. 3.46 grams. 23.25 mm. Mintmasters initials, SD (Sebald Dierleber, 1635-1640). Johann George I, 1611-1656. Obv. Elector standing, armored with sword in right hand. Leg: IOH:GEORG.D:G.DU-X-SAX.IUL.CL.ET.M: Reverse: Arms. Leg: .SA.ROM.IMPEI. ARCHIM.ET.ELE.1638. NGC graded MS-63.
Johann Georg was an able ruler who reigned during the difficult years of the Thirty Years War. In fact, he was one of the very few who presided at both the beginning and end of the war. He saw the population of his territories reduced from 3 million to 1 1/2 million.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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$2,070 |
Lot 4053 |
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Saxony. Ducat, 1697. Fr-2827; KM-692; Merb-1389. 3.46 grams. 19.49 mm. Said to be struck from ½ ducat dies, struck on small flan. Friedrich August I, 1694-1733. Struck on the election of being King of Poland. Obv. King on horse. No legend. Reverse: D-G at sides of crown with palms below over inscription:F.A.E.S. /EL:IN REG:/ POLONIARUM/D.17/27 IUN:/A:1697. NGC graded AU-58.
Friedrich August was both duke of Saxony and king of Poland. Therefore, his coins are sought after by collectors from both areas. He had to convert to Catholicism to accept the kingdom of Poland. He also bankrupted the Saxon treasury to support his pointless Polish wars.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800.
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$1,955 |
Lot 4054 |
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Saxony. Ducat, 1703. Fr-2813; KM-734. 3.42 grams. 22.51 mm. Mintmasters initials, EPH (Ernst Peter Hecht, Leipzig, 1693-1714). Friedrich August I (August II), 1694-1733. As King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. Obv. Crowned bust of monarch on short pedestal. Leg: AUGUSTUS II. D.G.REX.POL.M.D.LIT. & ELECT.SAX. Reverse: Three arms crowned, EPH below, date at top. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-61.
Friedrich August took the title of Augustus II to rule Poland. This type with crowned portrait on pedestal is exceptionally rare. A great ducat of exceptional quality.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500.
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$18,400 |
Lot 4055 |
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Saxe-Ernestine Line. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-2930. 3.24 grams. 23.80 mm. Leipzig Mint. Mintmaster Ulrich Gebhart, 1518-1532. Friedrich III (The Wise), Johann and Georg, 1500-1507. Obv. Haloed St. John with haloed lamb in left hand, pointing to it and right hand under, Saxon and Elector's arms. Leg: FRI.IO.GE.D.G.DV. SAX. Reverse: Orb within beaded circle. Leg: +MONETA.NOVA.AUREA.LIPES. Rare. NGC graded AU-50.
Saxony divided in 1485 into the Ernestine and Albertine lines. The two grandsons of Friedrich, Ernst and Albert headed the two divisions. The Ernestine line lated only until 1547, and all its gold coins are rare.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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Lot 4056 |
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Saxe-Gotha. Ducat, 1638. Fr-2945. 3.44 grams. 23.06 mm. Johann Ernst, 1572-1638. Duke of Saxon, Julich, Cleves and Berg. Obv. Portrait inside outer gadrooned and innter beaded circles. Leg:*D:G: IOHANN:ERNST:DUX.SAX(ON).IVL(ICH). CLI(EVE).ETM: (Berg). Reverse: Complex shield within gadrooned border in field flanking shield, date 1638 and EF at sides. Leg: GOTT BESS-.D.Z: LEVT. An attractive portrait ducat with considerable mint luster. NGC graded MS-62.
Johann Ernst ruled this outgrowth of the Ernestine line for many years, but most of those years he ruled jointly with his brother, Johann Casimir. When Johann Casimir died in 1633, he issued coins in just his name. They are very seldom offered. A great coin in an exceptional state of preservation.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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$2,933 |
Lot 4057 |
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Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. Ducat, 1689. Fr-3080a; KM-81. 3.47 grams. 22.85 mm. Christian Albrecht, 1659-1694. Obv. Portrait right. Leg: *CHRIST.ALB.D.G.H.N.DVX.SLES &HOL: Reverse: Crowned shield within palms, date and HIL within a cartouche at bottom. Leg: AD ASTRA. PER ASPERA. Very Rare. NGC graded AU-58.
Christian Albrecht was a German duke, who constantly had to fend off the military advances of the Danish king Christian V. In fact, even though the Gottorp dukes had their full sovereignty confirmed by treaty in 1650, it was only in 1689 that Christian V acknowledged the treaty.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000.
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Lot 4058 |
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Silesia. Ducat, 1635. Fr-3109. 3.47 grams. 22.44 mm. Protestant States.Obv. Silesian eagle within beaded circle. Leg: *MON.AVR.P.P.ET (W).STAT.EVAN.SIL. Reverse: Jehova above radiating clouds with beaded circle. Leg: * SALVS.ET.VICTORIA.NOSTRA.1635. NGC graded AU-53.
Silesia, the Germanic Schlesien, was unfortunate enough to be located at the crossroads of Poland, Bohemia, and Prussia. The area was constantly fought over by the Holy Roman Empire as well. At this time in 1635 in the midst of the Thirty Years War, the territory was Protestant and proud of it. This was the only gold coin struck by the Protestant states of Silesia.
Estimated Value $3,750 - 4,250.
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$4,715 |
Lot 4059 |
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Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg. Ducat, 1600. Fr-3139; Saurma-Jeltsch-Pl.XVII#18. 3.52 grams. 21.87 mm. Joachim Friedrich, 1587-1602. Obv. Bust with ruff collar within circle of pellets. Leg: + MO.NO.AVR.IOACHIMI.FRIDERICI. Reverse: Crowned quartered arms within beaded circle. Leg: DVCIS.LEGNICEN.ET.BREGEN.1600. Sharply struck portrait with an abundance or original mint luster. NGC graded MS-64.
Liegnitz and Brieg are two of the Silesian duchies that were united and separated over and over again. Prior to the minting of this coin, they were united in 1596 and then separated in 1602. Thus, Joachim Friedrich could only claim to be duke of both areas for six years. This rarity is as nice as could possibly be found.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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$6,038 |
Lot 4060 |
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Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg. Ducat, 1609. Fr-3145 variant. 3.47 grams. 22.38 mm. Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf, 1602-1621. Obv. There appears to be a second figure in the initial mark of the legend. Double portrait facing each other. Leg:*+MO.AVR.IOAN.CHR.ET.GEOR.RVD.FR. Reverse: Crowned quartered arms within beaded circle. Leg: DVC.SIL.LIG.ET.BREG.1607. Rare. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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Lot 4061 |
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Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg. Ducat, 1610. Fr-3166. 3.46 grams. 22.29 mm. Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf, 1602-1621. Obv. Bust to right between two arms within beaded circle. Leg: (shield) MO.AVREA.D:G (shield) IOHAN.CHR.ET. Reverse: Bust facing left with arms at sides and date in the field on either side of bust. Leg: (shield) GEOR .RVD.FR.D (shield) SI.LIG.ET.BREG. NGC graded AU-58.
Instead of conjioned portraits, we find here one duke on each side of the coin. Very scarce and of exceptional quality.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500.
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Lot 4062 |
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Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg. Ducat, 1660. Fr-3202; Saurma-Jeltsch-Pl XXII,#137 (silver). 3.45 grams. 22.17 mm. Georg III, 1639-1664. Obv. Crown above portriat right within beaded circle. Leg: D:G.GEORGIUS.DUX. SIL.LIGN. & BREG: Reverse: Arms with three helmets within beaded circle. Leg: SORS.MEA ADO - MINO AN:1660. Rare. NGC graded MS-61.
Georg was technically the duke of Brieg but not Liegnitz. That did not stop him from claiming title to both duchies on the coin. An exceptional example of this rare type.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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Lot 4063 |
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Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg. Ducat, 1660. Fr-3200; Saurma-Jeltsch-Pl XXI,#117. 3.43 grams. 22.18 mm. Mintmaster, Elias Weiss, 1654-1673. Dukes: Georg, Ludwig and Christian, 1639-1663. Obv. Three half-length busts facing, each holding a scepter. Leg: +D.G.GEORIUS. LUDOVCIUS & CHRISTIAN.FRAT. Reverse: Arms with three helmets. Leg: *DUCES.SILESIAE .LIGN-.BREG. & WOLAV.1660. NGC graded MS-62.
The three brothers pictured here ruled the separate territories of Silesia, Brieg, and Wohlau. They united to issue this rare ducat. A great looking example of this attractive type.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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$3,120 |
Lot 4064 |
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Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg. Ducat, 1674. Fr-3216; Saurma-Jeltsch-Pl XXIV#161. 3.44 grams. 22.56 mm. Georg Wilhelm, 1672-1675. Obv.Bust right within beaded partiial circle. Leg: GEORG*WILHELM*D:G*DUX*SIL: Reverse: Crowned Silesian eagle within breaded circle, crown dividing date. Leg: *LIGNIC*BREG* & WOLAVIENS. Rare. NGC graded MS-64.
Georg Wilhelm ruled the reunited Liegnitz Brieg. The area would stay as one territory until The Holy Roman Empire annexed the area in 1675. Sad that Georg had such a short window of opportunity. A very rare type in an exceptional state of preservation.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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$6,325 |
Lot 4065 |
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Silesia-Münsterberg-Öls. Ducat, 1522. Fr-3228. 3.54 grams. 21.51 mm. Karl I, 1498-1536. Obv. Quartered shield with date above within beaded circle. Leg: *KAROLVS*D*G*DVX*MVNSTERB. Reverse: St. Christopher with walking stick in right hand;baby on left shoulder. Leg: MONE. AVR - REICHSTE. N B in field. NGC graded AU-58.
Karl ruled the well known territory of Frankenstein as well as Munsterberg Oels after the death of his two brothers in 1502 and 1511 respectively. He was an industrious ruler who built up his small territory and held numerous important positions in service to the Emperor. His ducats were struck both dated and undated, with the dated examples such as this one being worth significantly more.
Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750.
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Lot 4066 |
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Silesia-Münsterberg-Öls. Ducat, 1538. Fr-3230; Saurma-Jeltsch-Pl XXVI#14. 3.55 grams. 22.15 mm. Joachim, Heinrich II, Johann and Georg, 1536-1558. Obv. Quartered shield with date above within circle. Leg: *IOACH*HEN*IO*CE*D*G*D*MVNSTERB. Reverse: St. Christopher with walking stick in right hand;baby on left shoulder. Leg: *MONE .*AVRE - REICHSTE * N B in field. Superb example of this early ducat. NGC graded MS-66 Prooflike.
This is the only ducat struck for the three rulers reigning togehter. An amazingly choice example of this elusive type.
Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750.
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$4,485 |
Lot 4067 |
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Silesia-Münsterberg-Öls. Ducat, 1564. Fr-3234; Fus.3134. 3.53 grams. 21.83 mm Johann, Died 1565. Obv. Bust left. Leg: +IOHAN.D.G.DVX.MVN.SL.OL.CO.GL. Reverse: Five shields with date dividing center shield. Leg: + MONETA.AVRE.NOVA.REICHSTFNI. Superb example of an early portrait ducat. Rare. NGC graded MS-62.
Johann ruled alone, but just for a few years. His coins are almost never encountered. An amazingly choice example of this elusive type.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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$7,763 |
Lot 4068 |
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Silesia-Münsterberg-Öls. Ducat, 1565. Fr-3235; Fus.3136. 3.50 grams. 21.96 mm. Heinrich III and Karl II, 1562-1587. Obv. Five shields with date dividing center shield. Leg: *HENRI.KARL.D.G.DVC.MVNSTERBERGE. Reverse: St. Christopher standing holding staff crook in right hand and child on left shoulder holding cross. Leg: MONE.AVRE - REICHSTEN. NGC graded AU-53.
Oels was a duchy in Silesia held by Munsterberg until 1647. Then it passed by marriage to Wurttemberg. The five shields are a traditional design found on the coins of this duchy. St Christopher replaced St. James on the coins around 1522.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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$3,105 |
Lot 4069 |
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Teutonic Order. Ducat, ND. Fr-3379. 3.46 grams. 21.73 mm. Maximilian of Austria, 1590-1618. Obv. Archduke standing right; left hand on sword hilt and right hand on scepter. Leg: MAX:D:G:AR:AV - D:B:MA:PR.ADM Reverse: Crowned complex arms on shield. Leg: Orb+ ETOR:TEV:P:GER:ITA:MAG:CO:HA:ET:T A lovely well struck, mint fresh coin. NGC graded MS-63.
Maximilian was both Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and Grandmaster of the Teutonic Order. The Teutonic Order was founded during the Crusades to safeguard the Christian pilgrims visiting the Holy Land. It was different from the other orders in that it was almost exclusively German. Already in the 16th century the order was in decline. Yet it still produced great coins.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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Lot 4070 |
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Teutonic Order. Ducat, ND. Fr-3379. 3.48 grams. 21.25 mm. Maximilian of Austria, 1590-1618. Obv. Archduke standing right; left hand on sword hilt and right hand on scepter. Leg: MAX:D:G:AR:AV - D:B:MA:PR.ADM Reverse: Crowned complex arms on shield. Leg: Orb+ ETOR:TEV:P:GER:ITA:MAG:CO:HA:ET:T. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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Lot 4071 |
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Trier. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-3394. 3.49 grams. 22.05 mm. Coblenz mint. Kuno, Archbishop, 1362-1388. Obv. Arms in octofoil and trefoil at inner tips of Leg: +CONO: ARCHIEPS:TREVEREN. Reverse: St. John with crossed scepter in left hand. Leg: .S.IOHA - NNES.B (cross keys). NGC graded MS-61.
Trier was one of the electors of the Holy Roman Empire, and a staunch defender of the Catholic faith in the Reformation. The early ducats, following the Florentine example, had a standing figure of St. John. Later, St. Peter would be represented.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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$1,620 |
Lot 4072 |
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Trier. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-3399. 3.49 grams. 21.49 mm. Coblenz mint (1382-1385). Kuno, Archbishop, 1362-1388. Obv. St. Peter seated in a Gothic arcade with two coats of arms at his feet and crossed scepter, right and keys left. Leg: MONETA - COVENS ^. Reverse: Same coats of arms in one shield with hexafoil and trefoil in lys of hexafoil. Leg: +SACRI.IMPERI.PERGALLA. NGC graded AU-50.
Trier was granted the primacy over Gaul and Germany in the tenth century. This would be quickly challenged by Mainz and Cologne. Eventually, all three would be recognized as essentially equal electors.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800.
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Lot 4073 |
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Trier. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-3417; Noss-247a. 3.46 grams. 22.33 mm. Coblenz mint. Werner von Falkenstein, 1388-1418. Obv: St. John standing with scepter in left hand, right hand pointing up and a cross between legs breaking inner circle at top and bottom. Leg: +WERNERUS. - ARCPUS.TRE. Reverse: Five coats of arms within quadifoil within inner circle. Leg: +MONETA.NOVA *WESALIENSIS. Superb strike with original mint luster. Very rare this nice. NGC graded MS-64.
This is not a very rare type, but is of an incredible state of preservation. Trier claims to be the oldest city in Germany, founded in Roman times during the ruled of Augustus (16 AD).
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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