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Salzburg. Johann Ernst gold 6 Ducat 1687 MS61 NGC, KM260, Fr-826, Probszt-1750, Numitor Collection-Unl., Zöttl-2103. 20.84gm. Struck as a donative for Johann Ernst's election as Prince-Archbishop, this veritable Mint State 6 Ducat is presently among only three examples of this date to have been certified. Closer inspection reveals glistening surfaces brightened by remnants of mint bloom, along with fields that are pleasantly free of graffiti or instances of heavy handling. For the sake of accuracy, grade-aligning chatter over both sides is present, though it does little to impact the overall alluring nature of this specimen. The raised features remain strong and unobscured, while faint die polish remains detectable in the protected regions of the designs, and most particularly in the margins. A type which seldom becomes available, the last example that we have been able to locate brought 20,000 Euros in a European auction in September 2017.
Ex. UBS Gold & Numismatics Auction 55 (September 2002, Lot 4082)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/austria/salzburg/austria-salzburg-johann-ernst-gold-6-ducat-1687-ms61-ngc-/a/3096-30094.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD
Salzburg. Johann Ernst gold 6 Ducat 1687 MS61 NGC, KM260, Fr-826, Probszt-1750, Numitor Collection-Unl., Zöttl-2103. 20.84gm. Struck as a donative for Johann Ernst's election as Prince-Archbishop, this veritable Mint State 6 Ducat is presently among only three examples of this date to have been certified. Closer inspection reveals glistening surfaces brightened by remnants of mint bloom, along with fields that are pleasantly free of graffiti or instances of heavy handling. For the sake of accuracy, grade-aligning chatter over both sides is present, though it does little to impact the overall alluring nature of this specimen. The raised features remain strong and unobscured, while faint die polish remains detectable in the protected regions of the designs, and most particularly in the margins. A type which seldom becomes available, the last example that we have been able to locate brought 20,000 Euros in a European auction in September 2017.
Ex. UBS Gold & Numismatics Auction 55 (September 2002, Lot 4082)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/austria/salzburg/austria-salzburg-johann-ernst-gold-6-ducat-1687-ms61-ngc-/a/3096-30094.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD