Lot 2240
German States - Hesse-Cassel. Ducat, 1746. Fr-1299; Schütz-1669; KM-409; Hoffm.2106v. Friedrich I (King of Sweden), 1730-1751. Head right. Reverse Crowned Swedish arms. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-64.
Frederick became king of Sweden in 1720, ten years before his becoming landgrave of Hesse. He was little interested in much except women and hunting. He was fortunate to be assisted by able subordinates, both in Sweden and Hesse. His younger brother, Wilhelm, actually ruled Hesse. Frederick was effectively an absentee landlord in Hesse.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
David Cassel Collection.
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