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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. Stephan Bocskai Gold Ducat 1606-CV, Klausenburg mint, KM30, Fr-316, XF45 NGC. Obv. Bust of Stephan Bocskai right. Rev. Lion and serpent in inner circle, with date. A rare one-year type. Softly struck in the central areas with a slightly wavy flan. Bocskai was a Hungarian Calvinist, and a Prince of Transylvania. He led a revolt against the Holy Roman Emperor's plan to impose Catholicism on Hungary.Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson.
Estimate: 3500-4000 USD
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Stephan Bocskai Gold Ducat 1606-CV, Klausenburg mint, KM30, Fr-316, XF45 NGC. Obv. Bust of Stephan Bocskai right. Rev. Lion and serpent in inner circle, with date. A rare one-year type. Softly struck in the central areas with a slightly wavy flan. Bocskai was a Hungarian Calvinist, and a Prince of Transylvania. He led a revolt against the Holy Roman Emperor's plan to impose Catholicism on Hungary.Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson.
Estimate: 3500-4000 USD