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Basel. City gold 2 Ducats ND (1680-1700) AU55 NGC, KM-Unl, Fr-85. 6.68gm. An elaborately-designed issue showing an elevated city view with the iconic arms of Basel in the radiant clouds above. The reverse illustration is equally engaging, showing the popular narrative of the birth of Christ, with three gift-bearing magi greeting the newborn Jesus. Because of this depiction, this issue is sometimes referred to as the Christmas Ducat. Besides a few die cracks, this offering is without significant detractions and indeed its highpoint softness appears more indicative of a soft strike than circulation wear, its fields reflective and with a pale peach tone. An undeniably beautiful and very rare type.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 3500-4500 USD
Basel. City gold 2 Ducats ND (1680-1700) AU55 NGC, KM-Unl, Fr-85. 6.68gm. An elaborately-designed issue showing an elevated city view with the iconic arms of Basel in the radiant clouds above. The reverse illustration is equally engaging, showing the popular narrative of the birth of Christ, with three gift-bearing magi greeting the newborn Jesus. Because of this depiction, this issue is sometimes referred to as the Christmas Ducat. Besides a few die cracks, this offering is without significant detractions and indeed its highpoint softness appears more indicative of a soft strike than circulation wear, its fields reflective and with a pale peach tone. An undeniably beautiful and very rare type.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/switzerland/basel/switzerland-basel-city-gold-2-ducats-nd-1680-1700-au55-ngc-/a/3083-30635.s?type=CoinArchives3083
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 3500-4500 USD