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Münster. Christoph Bernhard von Galen (1650-1678) gold 6 Ducat 1661 MS62 NGC, KM82, Fr-1773. 22.9gm. 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. Tied for the finest of this scarce type certified by NGC, this exceptional multiple ducat presents beautiful design motifs in a large gold format, the city of Münster portrayed with charm and great attention to detail beneath the heavenly image of St. Paul as patron in the clouds above. Golden luster warms the planchet with uniform appeal, not only highlighting the pleasingly sharp devices, but also confirming the impressive state in which this alluring survivor has been maintained for over three and a half centuries.
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Estimate: 70000-90000 USD
Münster. Christoph Bernhard von Galen (1650-1678) gold 6 Ducat 1661 MS62 NGC, KM82, Fr-1773. 22.9gm. 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. Tied for the finest of this scarce type certified by NGC, this exceptional multiple ducat presents beautiful design motifs in a large gold format, the city of Münster portrayed with charm and great attention to detail beneath the heavenly image of St. Paul as patron in the clouds above. Golden luster warms the planchet with uniform appeal, not only highlighting the pleasingly sharp devices, but also confirming the impressive state in which this alluring survivor has been maintained for over three and a half centuries.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/munster/german-states-munster-christoph-bernhard-von-galen-1650-1678-gold-6-ducat-1661-ms62-ngc-/a/3081-32175.s?type=CoinArchives3081
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 70000-90000 USD