German States
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Saxony. Friedrich August I gold Ducat 1697, KM697, Fr-2827, MS62 NGC. An appealing example of this extremely popular type struck to commemorate the coronation of Friedrich August as King of Poland. The surfaces are highly lustrous and exhibit only faint handling in the exposed fields.
Estimate: 1750-2250 USD