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Ferdinand III gold 10 Ducat 1638-(q) MS60 NGC, Prague mint, KM429, Fr-46a (prev. Fr-213), cf. Horsky-1967 (5 Ducat), Donebauer-2354 (same), Herinek-29, Dietiker-835. 34.57gm. Jakob Wernhard Wolker as mintmaster. Struck from Taler dies (cf. KM420). A charming gold multiple produced for only three years, featuring the bareheaded bust of Ferdinand, struck to careful precision across the raised features. Veritably Mint State, though a light scattering of contact is observed throughout. Even so, to say that Bohemian 10 Ducats of this type occur with any regularity, especially without serious edge damage caused by mounting or outright repair work--if they become available at all--would be a disservice to the current piece. For reference, neither the Horsky nor the Donebauer collections contained an example. Additionally, a survey of recent auction records reveal fewer than 5 representatives of this date, the most recent of which sold at auction in May 2017 for 110,000 CHF. For comparison, a 1640-dated specimen certified AU Details (Edge Filing) by NGC achieved $72,000 in our January 2020 NYINC sale, and the Standard Catalog of World Coins records a similar level of rarity across all three dates for the issue.
Ex. Leu Numismatik Auction 89 (October 2003, Lot 171)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/bohemia/bohemia-ferdinand-iii-gold-10-ducat-1638-q-ms60-ngc-/a/3096-30136.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 30000-50000 USD
Ferdinand III gold 10 Ducat 1638-(q) MS60 NGC, Prague mint, KM429, Fr-46a (prev. Fr-213), cf. Horsky-1967 (5 Ducat), Donebauer-2354 (same), Herinek-29, Dietiker-835. 34.57gm. Jakob Wernhard Wolker as mintmaster. Struck from Taler dies (cf. KM420). A charming gold multiple produced for only three years, featuring the bareheaded bust of Ferdinand, struck to careful precision across the raised features. Veritably Mint State, though a light scattering of contact is observed throughout. Even so, to say that Bohemian 10 Ducats of this type occur with any regularity, especially without serious edge damage caused by mounting or outright repair work--if they become available at all--would be a disservice to the current piece. For reference, neither the Horsky nor the Donebauer collections contained an example. Additionally, a survey of recent auction records reveal fewer than 5 representatives of this date, the most recent of which sold at auction in May 2017 for 110,000 CHF. For comparison, a 1640-dated specimen certified AU Details (Edge Filing) by NGC achieved $72,000 in our January 2020 NYINC sale, and the Standard Catalog of World Coins records a similar level of rarity across all three dates for the issue.
Ex. Leu Numismatik Auction 89 (October 2003, Lot 171)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/bohemia/bohemia-ferdinand-iii-gold-10-ducat-1638-q-ms60-ngc-/a/3096-30136.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 30000-50000 USD