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CSNS Signature Sale 3099 5-7 May 2022
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Bern. Canton gold 8 Ducat 1796 MS62 Prooflike PCGS, KM157, Fr-174, HMZ-2-205e, Divo-465a, Wunderly-Unl. 27.63gm. Of inspiring quality for this rare and desirable type, with an abundance of Prooflike reflectivity floods the fields in a luminous embrace of the devices. The designs are expressed to near-medallic precision throughout, with the shield sharply outlined and surrounded by equally crisp legends and an ornate border, all of which act in concert to frame the central motifs. Sun-gold luster illuminates the surfaces at every angle, which, together with a minimum of discernible handling for the grade, renders this mirrorlike near-choice candidate a compelling one for any high-end type collection of Swiss or world gold. Interestingly, while the famous Swiss collections of Bachofen (lot 444), Iklé (lot 232), and Hauser-Späth (lot 175) all contained an example; this date was missing from Wunderly's holdings.
Ex. Paramount Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/switzerland/switzerland-bern-canton-gold-8-ducat-1796-ms62-prooflike-pcgs-/a/3099-30359.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3099-05052022
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 50000-60000 USD
Bern. Canton gold 8 Ducat 1796 MS62 Prooflike PCGS, KM157, Fr-174, HMZ-2-205e, Divo-465a, Wunderly-Unl. 27.63gm. Of inspiring quality for this rare and desirable type, with an abundance of Prooflike reflectivity floods the fields in a luminous embrace of the devices. The designs are expressed to near-medallic precision throughout, with the shield sharply outlined and surrounded by equally crisp legends and an ornate border, all of which act in concert to frame the central motifs. Sun-gold luster illuminates the surfaces at every angle, which, together with a minimum of discernible handling for the grade, renders this mirrorlike near-choice candidate a compelling one for any high-end type collection of Swiss or world gold. Interestingly, while the famous Swiss collections of Bachofen (lot 444), Iklé (lot 232), and Hauser-Späth (lot 175) all contained an example; this date was missing from Wunderly's holdings.
Ex. Paramount Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/switzerland/switzerland-bern-canton-gold-8-ducat-1796-ms62-prooflike-pcgs-/a/3099-30359.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3099-05052022
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 50000-60000 USD