Watch List notes:

GERMANY. Rostock. Dukat 1796 (Gold, 22 mm, 3.49 g, 12 h). ✱MONETA AVREA ROSTOCHIENSIS 1796 Town arms between palm branches and I-G. Rev. FRANCISCVS II D G ROM IMP SEMP AVGVST Crowned double eagle holding scepter and sword. Friedberg 2597. Kunzel 238 A/a. Very rare, mintage of just 1'000 examples. Tiny scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).

This is the last gold coin issued by the city of Rostock.