Lot 627
Mansfeld. Ducat, 1687. Fr-1573; KM-135. 3.44 grams. 22.22 mm. Franz Maximilian and Heinrich Franz, 1644-1692. Obv. St. George slaying the dragon. Leg: .FRAZ.MAX.HEINR.FRANZ.COMITIN MANSFELT Reverse Crowned arms within chain of the Golden Fleece. Leg: .NOB.DOM.INHELD -- UNGEN.SEB.E.SER. NGC graded AU-55.
Mansfeld is an example of how an ancient noble family can be ruined by hereditary divisions. The original Mansfeld, located north of Saxony, stems from the eleventh century. Yet the county was subdivided so many times, that it lost its power and prestige. Located in the Harz Mountains, large deposits of silver produced tremendous numbers of silver coins, but few gold ones. This is a tough coin to find.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
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| Realized $1,840 |
