Ferdinand II gold 5 Ducat 1628 MS61 NGC, Breslau mint, KM660, Fr-153. 17.3gm. The obverse featuring the armored bust of Ferdinand with a dramatic ruff at his neck, the reverse depicting the double-headed eagle with the shields of Bohemia and Hungary at its breast; a majestic multiple ducat of fine engraving style preserved in Mint State. So many large gold types from this era were unfortunately cleaned by well-meaning past collectors - the present offering, however, boasts beautiful and reflective surfaces toned to a vibrant peach-red in the recesses, clearly perfectly original and untouched. Minor weakness is present to the very highest points, but the majority of the intricate designs remain intact. The sole certified example by NGC or PCGS, and surely amongst the finest to exist.

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