German States
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. Ernst I gold Ducat 1842, KM72, Fr-2915, MS61 NGC. Mintage of 508. Struck in Dresden, this coin shows knife-like detail within in the central design and retained prooflike splendor among the protected areas. Light, well-blended handling in the open fields accounts for the grade, but the eye-appeal remains quite pleasing. Seldom offered and in constant collector demand.Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $1800 in VF, $3600 in EF, $5200 in UNC.
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD