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Saxony. Johann Georg I gold 18 Ducat 1627-HI UNC Details (Obverse Graffiti) NGC, Dresden mint, KM-Unl., cf. Fr-2689 (Very Rare; 16 Ducat), Merseburger-Unl., Dassdorf-Unl., Vogel Collection-Unl., Köhler Collection-Unl., Wilmersdörffer-Unl., Schnee-Unl., cf. Baumgarten-259 (16-1/2 Ducat). 62.44gm. Hans Jakob as mintmaster. Struck from 2 Taler dies (cf. KM392). A thoroughly impressive type, with this weight entirely missing from the standard literature (which typically cites the 1627 gold multiples at only 16 ducat-weight). However, this seemingly unique denomination is reaffirmed by the Roman numerals "XVIII," which have been inscribed into the obverse of the coin in two places. Despite several dings along the edges and grazes over the surfaces, this specimen retains a full degree of detail, without even a trivial amount of rub, leaving the devices fully struck and surrounded by luster. Baumgarten, citing Tentzel, suggested that this type may have been produced to celebrate the marriage nuptials of his eldest daughter, Sophie Eleonore, with Landgrave Georg of Hessen on 1 April 1627 in Torgau. Apparently missing from auction records--even the Deutsches Münzpreis- Jahrbuch has not cited an auction occurrence since the 90s--we can only suspect that this weight for the date is unique, as the consignor indeed posited.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 20000-30000 USD
Saxony. Johann Georg I gold 18 Ducat 1627-HI UNC Details (Obverse Graffiti) NGC, Dresden mint, KM-Unl., cf. Fr-2689 (Very Rare; 16 Ducat), Merseburger-Unl., Dassdorf-Unl., Vogel Collection-Unl., Köhler Collection-Unl., Wilmersdörffer-Unl., Schnee-Unl., cf. Baumgarten-259 (16-1/2 Ducat). 62.44gm. Hans Jakob as mintmaster. Struck from 2 Taler dies (cf. KM392). A thoroughly impressive type, with this weight entirely missing from the standard literature (which typically cites the 1627 gold multiples at only 16 ducat-weight). However, this seemingly unique denomination is reaffirmed by the Roman numerals "XVIII," which have been inscribed into the obverse of the coin in two places. Despite several dings along the edges and grazes over the surfaces, this specimen retains a full degree of detail, without even a trivial amount of rub, leaving the devices fully struck and surrounded by luster. Baumgarten, citing Tentzel, suggested that this type may have been produced to celebrate the marriage nuptials of his eldest daughter, Sophie Eleonore, with Landgrave Georg of Hessen on 1 April 1627 in Torgau. Apparently missing from auction records--even the Deutsches Münzpreis- Jahrbuch has not cited an auction occurrence since the 90s--we can only suspect that this weight for the date is unique, as the consignor indeed posited.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/saxony/german-states-saxony-johann-georg-i-gold-18-ducat-1627-hi-unc-details-obverse-graffiti-ngc-/a/3096-30273.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 20000-30000 USD