Netherlands
Holland. Provincial 2 Ducaton 1672 MS63 NGC, Dav-4929, Delm-1014a. 64.31g. An imposing piefort of the standard ducaton issue (KM93), stunningly rendered with intricate detail on the horse and his rider and equally sharp dentilation at the edges that rises to prominence at the extreme edges. Few marks are observed in the delicately reflective fields and coppery tinges at the edges are a nice addition. If not the finest extant of this issue, certainly among the finest, as a more well-preserved example would be difficult to imagine. All considered, a wonder-coin for 17th century coinage!
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD