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Gabriel Bathory gold 10 Ducat 1611-CIBIN AU58 NGC, Hermannstadt mint, KM86 (Rare), Fr-328, Horsky-Unl., Resch-106. 34.66gm. Struck with the same dies that were employed in the striking of the talers of the same date (cf. Dav-4704), in a diameter apparently somewhat smaller than the typical Transylvanian talers of the contemporary series. While we can say that this piece is not unique, for there is an example plated in Friedberg bearing signs of wear and minor graffiti, it is doubtlessly accurate that the type is exceptionally rare. This offering represents the first and only example that we have seen, with no others apparently listed in auction records from the last 20 years. Given the condition of this representative, lustrous with mint gleam and hardly any evidence of circulation at all, it is quite possible that this specimen ranks as the finest survivor of its type. Accordingly, we don't doubt that it will be met by highly competitive bidding as it crosses the auction block. A miraculous survivor by all measures, and a coin destined for a truly elite type collection of Transylvanian or European gold.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 50000-75000 USD
Gabriel Bathory gold 10 Ducat 1611-CIBIN AU58 NGC, Hermannstadt mint, KM86 (Rare), Fr-328, Horsky-Unl., Resch-106. 34.66gm. Struck with the same dies that were employed in the striking of the talers of the same date (cf. Dav-4704), in a diameter apparently somewhat smaller than the typical Transylvanian talers of the contemporary series. While we can say that this piece is not unique, for there is an example plated in Friedberg bearing signs of wear and minor graffiti, it is doubtlessly accurate that the type is exceptionally rare. This offering represents the first and only example that we have seen, with no others apparently listed in auction records from the last 20 years. Given the condition of this representative, lustrous with mint gleam and hardly any evidence of circulation at all, it is quite possible that this specimen ranks as the finest survivor of its type. Accordingly, we don't doubt that it will be met by highly competitive bidding as it crosses the auction block. A miraculous survivor by all measures, and a coin destined for a truly elite type collection of Transylvanian or European gold.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/transylvania/transylvania-gabriel-bathory-gold-10-ducat-1611-cibin-au58-ngc-/a/3096-30491.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 50000-75000 USD