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Hamburg. Free City gold Medallic "Town Hall Cornerstone" Portugalöser of 10 Ducats (100 Marks) MS63 NGC, Gaed-2297, Vogel-8879. 42mm. 36.60gm. By J. Lorenz. Struck to commemorate the laying of the foundation stone of the new town hall, which was destroyed by fire in 1842. This large medallic issue features the seated figure of Hammonia with Hamburg city arms, opposite an elaborate view of the new town hall. Deeply reflective, with a few scattered marks that are commensurate with the assigned grade. Absolutely scarce so fine.
Ex. UBS Gold & Numismatics Auction 55 (September 2002, Lot 2617)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/german-states-hamburg-free-city-gold-medallic-town-hall-cornerstone-portugaloser-of-10-ducats-100-marks-ms63-ngc/a/3096-30244.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 8000-12000 USD
Hamburg. Free City gold Medallic "Town Hall Cornerstone" Portugalöser of 10 Ducats (100 Marks) MS63 NGC, Gaed-2297, Vogel-8879. 42mm. 36.60gm. By J. Lorenz. Struck to commemorate the laying of the foundation stone of the new town hall, which was destroyed by fire in 1842. This large medallic issue features the seated figure of Hammonia with Hamburg city arms, opposite an elaborate view of the new town hall. Deeply reflective, with a few scattered marks that are commensurate with the assigned grade. Absolutely scarce so fine.
Ex. UBS Gold & Numismatics Auction 55 (September 2002, Lot 2617)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/german-states-hamburg-free-city-gold-medallic-town-hall-cornerstone-portugaloser-of-10-ducats-100-marks-ms63-ngc/a/3096-30244.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD