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Signature Sale 3029 14-16 January 2014
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Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Saxe-Gotha. Johann Ernst gold Ducat 1638-EF, KM180, Fr-2945, MS63 NGC. Coburg Mint. A desirable jewel with invigorating luster that sparkles on both sides. An impressive strike precisely renders all the intricate detail upon the slightly off-round flan. Light debris at the legends serves to confirm complete originality; some die clashing (as made) to the right of Johann Ernst's portrait leaves a ghosted outline of some of the reverse detail. Without a doubt, one of the finest survivors of this scarce and desirable two-year type.Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson.
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Saxe-Gotha. Johann Ernst gold Ducat 1638-EF, KM180, Fr-2945, MS63 NGC. Coburg Mint. A desirable jewel with invigorating luster that sparkles on both sides. An impressive strike precisely renders all the intricate detail upon the slightly off-round flan. Light debris at the legends serves to confirm complete originality; some die clashing (as made) to the right of Johann Ernst's portrait leaves a ghosted outline of some of the reverse detail. Without a doubt, one of the finest survivors of this scarce and desirable two-year type.Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson.
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD