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Münster. Christoph Bernhard von Galen (1650-1678) gold 6 Ducats 1661 MS60 NGC, KM82, Fr-1773. 20.87gm. à Rmo . CELsmo . DD . CHRISTOPH · BERN · EPo . ET · PRINCIPE · MONAST · Ao . MDCLXI, St. Paul in clouds holding sword, view of the city of Munster below, MONAST . WESTPH AD. OBEDREDVC TVM in exergue / PROTECTOR · MEVS · ET · IN · IPSO ' SPERAVI ' QVI · SVBDIT · POPVLVM · MEVM · SVB ' ME · Psal 143, five helmets atop elaborate coat-of-arms. Conservatively graded, an absolutely incredible piece of medallic art bearing spectacular motifs; visually captivating, a simple glance cannot suffice to appreciate the beauty of this offering. Every minute detail of the complex devices and legends has been struck to an exceptional standard, the planchet perhaps with a slight waviness yet clearly of high-quality; and on top of the clearly impeccable production, this example has seen no circulation nor hardship in the nearly 400 years since it was struck. Clearly original surfaces of rich gold color, strong peach tone approaching from the margins creating a warming, fiery visual effect. Rare in any grade let alone Mint State, this masterpiece of numismatics truly deserves in-hand inspection for a true appreciation of its beauty.
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Estimate: 50000-60000 USD
Münster. Christoph Bernhard von Galen (1650-1678) gold 6 Ducats 1661 MS60 NGC, KM82, Fr-1773. 20.87gm. à Rmo . CELsmo . DD . CHRISTOPH · BERN · EPo . ET · PRINCIPE · MONAST · Ao . MDCLXI, St. Paul in clouds holding sword, view of the city of Munster below, MONAST . WESTPH AD. OBEDREDVC TVM in exergue / PROTECTOR · MEVS · ET · IN · IPSO ' SPERAVI ' QVI · SVBDIT · POPVLVM · MEVM · SVB ' ME · Psal 143, five helmets atop elaborate coat-of-arms. Conservatively graded, an absolutely incredible piece of medallic art bearing spectacular motifs; visually captivating, a simple glance cannot suffice to appreciate the beauty of this offering. Every minute detail of the complex devices and legends has been struck to an exceptional standard, the planchet perhaps with a slight waviness yet clearly of high-quality; and on top of the clearly impeccable production, this example has seen no circulation nor hardship in the nearly 400 years since it was struck. Clearly original surfaces of rich gold color, strong peach tone approaching from the margins creating a warming, fiery visual effect. Rare in any grade let alone Mint State, this masterpiece of numismatics truly deserves in-hand inspection for a true appreciation of its beauty.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/munster/german-states-munster-christoph-bernhard-von-galen-1650-1678-gold-6-ducats-1661-ms60-ngc-/a/3075-32189.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 50000-60000 USD