Heritage World Coin Auctions
NYINC Signature Sale 3061 7-8 Jan 2018
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
German States
Saxony. Johann Georg I gold Ducat 1617 MS62 NGC, KM109, Fr-2663, Whiting-70. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 95 Theses. Obv. Mantled bust of Johann Georg right, wearing elector's cap and holding sword; garnished coat-of-arms below. Rev. Mantled bust of Friedrich III right, wearing elector's cap and holding sword; garnished coat-of-arms below. A well struck and near-choice example of this popular 'reformation' type, commemorating the centennial of Martin Luther's posting of the 95 Theses. Lightly toned and pleasingly lustrous.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
Saxony. Johann Georg I gold Ducat 1617 MS62 NGC, KM109, Fr-2663, Whiting-70. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 95 Theses. Obv. Mantled bust of Johann Georg right, wearing elector's cap and holding sword; garnished coat-of-arms below. Rev. Mantled bust of Friedrich III right, wearing elector's cap and holding sword; garnished coat-of-arms below. A well struck and near-choice example of this popular 'reformation' type, commemorating the centennial of Martin Luther's posting of the 95 Theses. Lightly toned and pleasingly lustrous.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD