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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. Wurzburg. Johann Philipp von Greiffenklau gold Ducat 1703, Fr-3678, MS62 NGC, Obv. Small robed bust right. Rev. Triple-helmeted oval coat of arms dividing date 17-03. Brilliant, shimmering mint luster, with bold definition and no imperfections worthy of mention. This exceedingly rare issue is in exceptional condition. Undoubtedly, it is one of the finer surviving examples of this rare type. Johann Philipp briefly served as Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg. He was elected Prince-Bishop in 1719 and died of a heart attack in 1724.
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Wurzburg. Johann Philipp von Greiffenklau gold Ducat 1703, Fr-3678, MS62 NGC, Obv. Small robed bust right. Rev. Triple-helmeted oval coat of arms dividing date 17-03. Brilliant, shimmering mint luster, with bold definition and no imperfections worthy of mention. This exceedingly rare issue is in exceptional condition. Undoubtedly, it is one of the finer surviving examples of this rare type. Johann Philipp briefly served as Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg. He was elected Prince-Bishop in 1719 and died of a heart attack in 1724.
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD