Spanish Netherlands
Tournai. Albert & Isabella gold 2 Souverain d'Or ND (1598-1621) AU58 PCGS, KM23.1, Fr-391 (under Belgium), Delm-439 (R2), Vanhoudt-612TO (R1). 11.03gm. A truly remarkable gold issue benefitting from an expansive flan, allowing for all of the details of the stamp to be captured in the most enchanting display. Appearing to have been produced from polished up older dies, the surfaces are chock full of die polish lines, traces of the engraver's guide clearly visible around portions of the legends. A considerable rarity on the cusp of Mint State, particularly for a type most often encountered in details grades.
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Estimate: 5000-7000 USD