Lot 2443
Austria. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-6. 3.25 grams. 22.81 mm. Archduke Sigismund, 1439-1496. Posthumous, minted after 1508. Hall mint. Obv. Standing Archduke, head breaking legend at top, holding sword and short scepter. Leg: SIGISM.ARCHI - DUX. AUSTRIE. Reverse Arms of Austria, Karten, Steirmark & Tyrol in angles of floriate cross. Leg: +MONETA.AUREA.COMITIS.TIROL. Very Scarce. NGC graded EF-45.
This coin is a departure from the earlier types in that a secular figure (Archduke Sigismund), replaces a religious figure (St John), on the coins. Perhaps an indication of the trend towards secularization in Europe at the time.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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| Realized $1,840 |
