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Bamberg. Lothar Franz von Schönborn gold 10 Ducat 1697-GFN MS61+ NGC, Nürnberg mint, KM-B97 (Rare), Fr-168c (Very Rare; different dies), Heller-Unl., Krug-370.02 (citing this coin). 34.74gm. By Georg Friedrich Nürnberger. Struck from Taler dies (cf. KM95). Perhaps the most perceivable feature of this 10 Ducat, aside from its obvious rarity, is its manifold medallic features--from the striking raised reliefs of the designs, to the semi-reflective sheen present over its fields that is appreciable even at an arm's length. Clearly deserving of its "plus" certification by virtue of its near-flawless minting, we note that Krug, at the time of publishing his Die Münzen des Hochstifts Bamberg, knew of only a single example (this piece). Although neither Davenport nor the Standard Catalog of World Coins records any special occasion for the production of the Taler struck from the same dies, the fact that Georg Friedrich Nürnberger produced a series of 1697-dated medals for Lothar Franz in his position both as Archbishop-Elector of Mainz and Bishop of Bamberg to commemorate the Peace of Ryswick (cf. Forrer Vol. IV, pg. 290, cf. Heller-313-318 for medals by other artists), strongly suggests that a similar purpose lies behind the execution of this special gold striking. The Peace of Ryswick marked the cessation of hostilities between France under Louis XIV and the Grand Alliance. With Lothar's former coadjutor and predecessor as Archbishop of Mainz, Anselm Franz, long exercising a policy of opposition to the French King, it is hardly surprising that the event would have held a special meaning for Lothar Franz. While we have been unable to find any other sales records for this emission, we sold a 5 Ducat of the same Bishop, certified AU55, as part of the Eric P. Newman Collection for $30,550 in January 2014.
Ex. Bankhaus Partin Auction 26 (March 1988, Lot 6)
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Estimate: 40000-60000 USD
Bamberg. Lothar Franz von Schönborn gold 10 Ducat 1697-GFN MS61+ NGC, Nürnberg mint, KM-B97 (Rare), Fr-168c (Very Rare; different dies), Heller-Unl., Krug-370.02 (citing this coin). 34.74gm. By Georg Friedrich Nürnberger. Struck from Taler dies (cf. KM95). Perhaps the most perceivable feature of this 10 Ducat, aside from its obvious rarity, is its manifold medallic features--from the striking raised reliefs of the designs, to the semi-reflective sheen present over its fields that is appreciable even at an arm's length. Clearly deserving of its "plus" certification by virtue of its near-flawless minting, we note that Krug, at the time of publishing his Die Münzen des Hochstifts Bamberg, knew of only a single example (this piece). Although neither Davenport nor the Standard Catalog of World Coins records any special occasion for the production of the Taler struck from the same dies, the fact that Georg Friedrich Nürnberger produced a series of 1697-dated medals for Lothar Franz in his position both as Archbishop-Elector of Mainz and Bishop of Bamberg to commemorate the Peace of Ryswick (cf. Forrer Vol. IV, pg. 290, cf. Heller-313-318 for medals by other artists), strongly suggests that a similar purpose lies behind the execution of this special gold striking. The Peace of Ryswick marked the cessation of hostilities between France under Louis XIV and the Grand Alliance. With Lothar's former coadjutor and predecessor as Archbishop of Mainz, Anselm Franz, long exercising a policy of opposition to the French King, it is hardly surprising that the event would have held a special meaning for Lothar Franz. While we have been unable to find any other sales records for this emission, we sold a 5 Ducat of the same Bishop, certified AU55, as part of the Eric P. Newman Collection for $30,550 in January 2014.
Ex. Bankhaus Partin Auction 26 (March 1988, Lot 6)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/bamberg/german-states-bamberg-lothar-franz-von-schonborn-gold-10-ducat-1697-gfn-ms61-ngc-/a/3096-30202.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 40000-60000 USD