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August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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GERMANY. Silesia-Munsterberg-Oels. 3 Ducats, 1546. Joachim, Heinrich III & Karl II. NGC VF-30.
Fr-3232 (this coin illustrated). Weight: 10.15 gms. Obverse: KAROLVS D G DVX MVNSTERBERG, bust of the deceased Duke left, wearing cap and elaborate collar; Reverse: IOACH HEN IO G D MVNSTERB, coat-of-arms. A UNIQUE issue, this piece was struck for the 10th anniversary of the death of Duke Karl I on a thick planchet and from dies intended for a the single Ducat module. This extraordinary gold coin has seen its share of light handling and shows a scattering of minor marks, but its status as an ultimate Silesian RARITY makes any such characteristics irrelevant. Issued by one of the last sovereign branches of this pivotal Duchy, it has major historical as well as numismatic significance. As no other specimen exists, the next collection into which this piece enters will undoubtedly be unrivaled.
Estimate: $50000 - $60000
Fr-3232 (this coin illustrated). Weight: 10.15 gms. Obverse: KAROLVS D G DVX MVNSTERBERG, bust of the deceased Duke left, wearing cap and elaborate collar; Reverse: IOACH HEN IO G D MVNSTERB, coat-of-arms. A UNIQUE issue, this piece was struck for the 10th anniversary of the death of Duke Karl I on a thick planchet and from dies intended for a the single Ducat module. This extraordinary gold coin has seen its share of light handling and shows a scattering of minor marks, but its status as an ultimate Silesian RARITY makes any such characteristics irrelevant. Issued by one of the last sovereign branches of this pivotal Duchy, it has major historical as well as numismatic significance. As no other specimen exists, the next collection into which this piece enters will undoubtedly be unrivaled.
Estimate: $50000 - $60000