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Bern. City gold 6 Ducat ND (c. 1750) MS63+ Prooflike NGC, cf. KM111.1 (there, as 5 Ducat), cf. Fr-156 (same), HMZ-2-207b, cf. Divo-469a (same), Haller-II-951, Wunderly-1054. 20.71gm. A very rare type that appears unlisted in most major references consulted. Though the holder insert refers to Fr-151, this is actually the "with supporters" type, and the supporter-less wreath and shield design appears only in a 5 Ducat weight in that reference. This also holds true for both the Standard Catalog of World Coins and Divo, the latter of which notes that the lower-weight 5 Ducat is very rare. This unlisted issue, then, is likely even scarcer. As the design of the type is commonly dated to either "18th century" or ND (1750) it seems more probable that the type was produced in the mid-1700s, as opposed to the date range of 1700-1710 listed on the insert. Utterly sharp design motifs establish a stellar degree of visual appeal, with well-defined, raised rims bordering the edges, and a delightful intense golden luster carrying Prooflike reflectivity that further enhances the presentation. A true collector's coin, and certainly one for which another chance at ownership seems highly unlikely.
Ex. Leu Numismatik Auction 88 (October 2003, Lot 1963)
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 20000-30000 USD
Bern. City gold 6 Ducat ND (c. 1750) MS63+ Prooflike NGC, cf. KM111.1 (there, as 5 Ducat), cf. Fr-156 (same), HMZ-2-207b, cf. Divo-469a (same), Haller-II-951, Wunderly-1054. 20.71gm. A very rare type that appears unlisted in most major references consulted. Though the holder insert refers to Fr-151, this is actually the "with supporters" type, and the supporter-less wreath and shield design appears only in a 5 Ducat weight in that reference. This also holds true for both the Standard Catalog of World Coins and Divo, the latter of which notes that the lower-weight 5 Ducat is very rare. This unlisted issue, then, is likely even scarcer. As the design of the type is commonly dated to either "18th century" or ND (1750) it seems more probable that the type was produced in the mid-1700s, as opposed to the date range of 1700-1710 listed on the insert. Utterly sharp design motifs establish a stellar degree of visual appeal, with well-defined, raised rims bordering the edges, and a delightful intense golden luster carrying Prooflike reflectivity that further enhances the presentation. A true collector's coin, and certainly one for which another chance at ownership seems highly unlikely.
Ex. Leu Numismatik Auction 88 (October 2003, Lot 1963)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/switzerland/switzerland-bern-city-gold-6-ducat-nd-c-1750-ms63-prooflike-ngc-/a/3096-30454.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 20000-30000 USD