Hamburg. Free City gold Specimen "Banking System" Medal of 5 Ducats 1770 SP61 PCGS, Gaed-1931, Vogel-8811. 40mm. 17.47gm. A rare type in gold, struck to commemorate the new banking system. The medal displays imagery fitting of its subject, instruments of commerce portrayed on both the obverse and reverse. Skillfully engraved, with intricate detail that remains impressive upon even close magnification and inspection. A rarely seen issue, and one worthy of close bidder consideration.

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