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January 2019 NYINC Auction 11-12 Jan 2019
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GERMANY. Pfalz (Palatinate). Lottery Ducat, ND. Mannheim Mint. Karl Theodor (1742-99). NGC AU-58.
Fr-2039; KM-424. Obverse: Mailed bust right, titles around, "HOC AVSPICE" below; Reverse: Nude Fortuna with sail stands on globe, "SORS INDUSTRIAE, HAEC FAVENTE" around, "HAC FAVENTE" below. The so-called "Lottery Ducat", struck on the occasion of the founding of the Mannheim lottery. Choice quality for this seldom seen issue, with highly reflective properties in the fields, well struck designs and pleasing tone throughout. A few instances of handling, none seriously detrimental to the appearance, determine the AU-58 grade, the highest thus far given to this type by NGC or PCGS.
Estimate: $4000.00- $6000.00
Fr-2039; KM-424. Obverse: Mailed bust right, titles around, "HOC AVSPICE" below; Reverse: Nude Fortuna with sail stands on globe, "SORS INDUSTRIAE, HAEC FAVENTE" around, "HAC FAVENTE" below. The so-called "Lottery Ducat", struck on the occasion of the founding of the Mannheim lottery. Choice quality for this seldom seen issue, with highly reflective properties in the fields, well struck designs and pleasing tone throughout. A few instances of handling, none seriously detrimental to the appearance, determine the AU-58 grade, the highest thus far given to this type by NGC or PCGS.
Estimate: $4000.00- $6000.00