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Pernambuco. Dutch Colony - Geoctroyeerde West-Indische Compagnie (GWC) gold Klippe 12 Guilders (Florins) 1645 UNC Details (Reverse Scratched) NGC, KM7.1 (Rare), Fr-1, LMB-5, Scholten-1446 (RRRR). A mesmerizing representative of this popular colonial emission, and the largest weight produced for the series, which encompasses denominations in 3, 6, and 12 Guilders. Looking past the edge-positioned marks to the lower right of the reverse, the quality of the specimen at hand could hardly be meaningfully improved upon. The surfaces possess a lovely antique patina, residing over a speckled texturing (seemingly from die rust) that appears original to the strike, with an undeniable mint gleam emanating from throughout the lower-lying regions. The central devices, clearly expressed, carry accentuating touches of darker tone, which only further emboldens their contrast against the fields. Indeed, the obverse and reverse faces themselves show hardly any signs of handling at all within the central beaded rings, and it may easily be supposed that this immensely important offering has been carefully stowed away since the single mishap that resulted in the noted edge flaw, which on the whole remains of greatly reduced visual impact due to its placement. In every respect, a desirable and highly historical treasure.
During the period of Dutch colonization of Brazil (1630-1654), three gold Klippe denominations--of 3, 6, and 12 Guilders--were minted in the Captaincy of Pernambuco for use within Brazil, beginning in October 1645 under the supervision of mintmaster Pieter Janssen Bas. However, these issues were not legal tender in the Netherlands, and thus any such pieces that made their way to Europe were exchanged for Dutch Guilders and subsequently melted. Additionally, any such pieces remaining in Brazil after 1654, when the Dutch were finally ousted from South America, would have been melted, as after this period any Portuguese or Brazilian found with a Dutch coin ran the risk of being considered a traitor and hanged. As a consequence, the survival of such pieces at all, let alone in Mint State, is extremely uncommon, marking a special opportunity not to be missed by collectors of the Dutch colonial and Brazilian series alike.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/brazil/brazil-pernambuco-dutch-colony-geoctroyeerde-west-indische-compagnie-gwc-gold-klippe-12-guilders-florins-1645/a/3091-30195.s?type=CoinArchives3091
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 15000-20000 USD
Pernambuco. Dutch Colony - Geoctroyeerde West-Indische Compagnie (GWC) gold Klippe 12 Guilders (Florins) 1645 UNC Details (Reverse Scratched) NGC, KM7.1 (Rare), Fr-1, LMB-5, Scholten-1446 (RRRR). A mesmerizing representative of this popular colonial emission, and the largest weight produced for the series, which encompasses denominations in 3, 6, and 12 Guilders. Looking past the edge-positioned marks to the lower right of the reverse, the quality of the specimen at hand could hardly be meaningfully improved upon. The surfaces possess a lovely antique patina, residing over a speckled texturing (seemingly from die rust) that appears original to the strike, with an undeniable mint gleam emanating from throughout the lower-lying regions. The central devices, clearly expressed, carry accentuating touches of darker tone, which only further emboldens their contrast against the fields. Indeed, the obverse and reverse faces themselves show hardly any signs of handling at all within the central beaded rings, and it may easily be supposed that this immensely important offering has been carefully stowed away since the single mishap that resulted in the noted edge flaw, which on the whole remains of greatly reduced visual impact due to its placement. In every respect, a desirable and highly historical treasure.
During the period of Dutch colonization of Brazil (1630-1654), three gold Klippe denominations--of 3, 6, and 12 Guilders--were minted in the Captaincy of Pernambuco for use within Brazil, beginning in October 1645 under the supervision of mintmaster Pieter Janssen Bas. However, these issues were not legal tender in the Netherlands, and thus any such pieces that made their way to Europe were exchanged for Dutch Guilders and subsequently melted. Additionally, any such pieces remaining in Brazil after 1654, when the Dutch were finally ousted from South America, would have been melted, as after this period any Portuguese or Brazilian found with a Dutch coin ran the risk of being considered a traitor and hanged. As a consequence, the survival of such pieces at all, let alone in Mint State, is extremely uncommon, marking a special opportunity not to be missed by collectors of the Dutch colonial and Brazilian series alike.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/brazil/brazil-pernambuco-dutch-colony-geoctroyeerde-west-indische-compagnie-gwc-gold-klippe-12-guilders-florins-1645/a/3091-30195.s?type=CoinArchives3091
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD