Lot 658
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 $10,000 - 12,000.
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