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Sigismund Bathori gold Ducat 1597-NB MS63 NGC, Nagybanya mint. Fr-297, Resch-217, Huszár-112. Obv. SIGISMVND * * BATHORI • *, The Madonna seated facing on lunette, holding Holy Infant. Rev. S * LADISLAVS REX *, St. Ladislaus standing slightly right, holding axe and orb. Sharply struck, slightly off-center on the reverse, with an exceptional appeal brought about by bold devices set against glistening golden surfaces. This type is scarce in any grade, but especially so with this degree of appeal and preservation.
Sigismund was elected Price of Transylvania at the early age of nine. When he was 16, he was advised to oppose the Ottomans in order to preserve his country's independence. He later abdicated and tried, without success, to reclaim his throne, being rebuked by Michael the Brave each time.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD
Sigismund Bathori gold Ducat 1597-NB MS63 NGC, Nagybanya mint. Fr-297, Resch-217, Huszár-112. Obv. SIGISMVND * * BATHORI • *, The Madonna seated facing on lunette, holding Holy Infant. Rev. S * LADISLAVS REX *, St. Ladislaus standing slightly right, holding axe and orb. Sharply struck, slightly off-center on the reverse, with an exceptional appeal brought about by bold devices set against glistening golden surfaces. This type is scarce in any grade, but especially so with this degree of appeal and preservation.
Sigismund was elected Price of Transylvania at the early age of nine. When he was 16, he was advised to oppose the Ottomans in order to preserve his country's independence. He later abdicated and tried, without success, to reclaim his throne, being rebuked by Michael the Brave each time.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD