Lot 4058
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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| Realized $4,715 |
