German States
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Breslau. Joseph of Hohenlohe gold Ducat 1796, KM232, Fr-531, MS65 Prooflike NGC. Obv. Bust of the Bishop right. Rev. Crowned arms. A truly stunning example. Fully mirrored fields with heavily frosted devices. The strike is superb and the surfaces exhibit no flaws worthy of mention. Without question, the equal of the cameo Proof coins being struck by current minting facilities. Amazing quality for an eighteenth century minting facility. Very rare in this superb condition.Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $1900 in VF, $4500 in EF.
Estimate: 5000-6000 USD