Austria, Ferdinand II (1619-37), 5 ducats, 1627, Breslau mint, laureate bust right, wearing ruff and armour, rev., crowned shield on crowned Imperial double-headed eagle, signed h – r for Hans Riedel, 17.34g (F. 153), a couple of die flaws on obverse and one or two edge marks, good very fine and rare. Purchased from Siggi Werkner, 1975.

Estimate: GBP 14000 - 18000