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Bavaria. Maximilian I gold 5 Ducat 1640 MS61 NGC, Munich mint, KM268, Fr-196, Wittelsbach-807, Hahn-Unl. 17.29gm. Date above city view variety. Obv. Maximilian standing slightly right, fully clad in armor, holding scepter and resting hand upon orb set upon altar to right; all within ornate hallway. Rev. Veduta of Munich within the fortifications; above, the Madonna seated facing among the clouds, holding Holy Infant and scepter; cherub to left and right. Commemorating the completion of new fortifications around Munich. Of the highest quality in the context of the assigned grade and displaying a combination of commendable lustrous warmth and expressive design motifs. Though typical lightness of strike is evident at the higher points, fine die polish lines create a covetable texture in the fields and the reverse city view is intricately detailed and absolutely beautiful. Only the faintest friction precludes finer certification, and one might easily conclude that this appealing specimen could compete with even higher-graded offerings on its technical merits alone.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/bavaria/german-states-bavaria-maximilian-i-gold-5-ducat-1640-ms61-ngc-/a/3096-30204.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 10000-15000 USD
Bavaria. Maximilian I gold 5 Ducat 1640 MS61 NGC, Munich mint, KM268, Fr-196, Wittelsbach-807, Hahn-Unl. 17.29gm. Date above city view variety. Obv. Maximilian standing slightly right, fully clad in armor, holding scepter and resting hand upon orb set upon altar to right; all within ornate hallway. Rev. Veduta of Munich within the fortifications; above, the Madonna seated facing among the clouds, holding Holy Infant and scepter; cherub to left and right. Commemorating the completion of new fortifications around Munich. Of the highest quality in the context of the assigned grade and displaying a combination of commendable lustrous warmth and expressive design motifs. Though typical lightness of strike is evident at the higher points, fine die polish lines create a covetable texture in the fields and the reverse city view is intricately detailed and absolutely beautiful. Only the faintest friction precludes finer certification, and one might easily conclude that this appealing specimen could compete with even higher-graded offerings on its technical merits alone.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/bavaria/german-states-bavaria-maximilian-i-gold-5-ducat-1640-ms61-ngc-/a/3096-30204.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD