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Bern. City gold 8 Ducat 1798 MS62 Prooflike NGC, KM157, Fr-174, HMZ-2-205f, Divo-465b (Very Rare), Wunderly-Unl. 27.60gm. A stellar Prooflike representative of this covetable and low-mintage issue. While we do not know the exact production figure with any certainty, it is quite clear that the number was extremely low, and only a small handful appears to have come to auction in the last 20 years. Considering this fact, one could hardly ask for a much improved visual appeal beyond that displayed by the present example, which portrays a striking combination of needle-sharp detail and brilliant mirrored fields that carry sweeping aurous luster. Indeed, the overall presentation is essentially medallic in hand, only further bolstered by soft touches of honey-brown tone, visible primarily to the highly reflective reverse. Fine marks limit the assigned grade, including a patch below RESPUBLICA on the obverse, yet otherwise only a sea of flash and astounding brilliance define the appeal of this sublime offering, the first of its kind that we have had the honor of presenting at auction.
Ex. Leu Numismatik Auction 88 (October 2003, Lot 2073); Nordmann Collection (Adolph Hess-Bank Leu Auction 25, 1964, Lot 139); Adolf Iklé Collection (Leo Hamburger Auction 23, May 1911, Lot 235)
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 20000-30000 USD
Bern. City gold 8 Ducat 1798 MS62 Prooflike NGC, KM157, Fr-174, HMZ-2-205f, Divo-465b (Very Rare), Wunderly-Unl. 27.60gm. A stellar Prooflike representative of this covetable and low-mintage issue. While we do not know the exact production figure with any certainty, it is quite clear that the number was extremely low, and only a small handful appears to have come to auction in the last 20 years. Considering this fact, one could hardly ask for a much improved visual appeal beyond that displayed by the present example, which portrays a striking combination of needle-sharp detail and brilliant mirrored fields that carry sweeping aurous luster. Indeed, the overall presentation is essentially medallic in hand, only further bolstered by soft touches of honey-brown tone, visible primarily to the highly reflective reverse. Fine marks limit the assigned grade, including a patch below RESPUBLICA on the obverse, yet otherwise only a sea of flash and astounding brilliance define the appeal of this sublime offering, the first of its kind that we have had the honor of presenting at auction.
Ex. Leu Numismatik Auction 88 (October 2003, Lot 2073); Nordmann Collection (Adolph Hess-Bank Leu Auction 25, 1964, Lot 139); Adolf Iklé Collection (Leo Hamburger Auction 23, May 1911, Lot 235)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/switzerland/switzerland-bern-city-gold-8-ducat-1798-ms62-prooflike-ngc-/a/3096-30456.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 20000-30000 USD