German States
Teutonic Order. Maximilian III gold Ducat ND (1590-1618) AU58 NGC, Munich mint, KM20, Fr-3379, Neumann-104. Some remaining luster with a slightly wavy flan. A very scarce issue. Maximilian III was the son of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II. As Archduke of Austria, he stood against Sigismund III for the throne of Poland. Maximillian lost the ensuing war and remained a captive until Pope Sixtus V intervened on his behalf.
Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson.
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD