Lot 667
German States -- Regensburg. Ducat, ND-GCB (after 1773). Fr-2540; Beckenbauer-510; Plato --. 3.49 grams. Joseph II, 1765-1790. Mintmaster, Georg Christoph Busch; die engraver, Johann N. Koernlein. Aerial city view from the northeast. Reverse: Laureate bust of Joseph II right. Sharp, with brilliant prooflike fields, and satiny to matte semi-cameo devices. Handling marks or wear very light. Very rare. NGC graded MS-62 Prooflike.
Joseph II, oldest son of Franz and Maria Theresa, was a true man of his age. His fanatical belief in Enlightened Despotism produced wonderful egalitarian trends but few concrete results.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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| Realized $4,600 |
