Holy Roman Empire
Carl III of Lorraine, 1695-1711. AV 5 Ducat, no date, Olmutz, 17.32g, 40mm, 11h. DEI GRATIA CAROLVS EPISCOPVS OLOMVCENSIS Bust right wearing elaborate ecclesiastical costume and decorated with the Lorraine cross. Rev. DVX LOTHAR. ET BAR. S: R: I: PCPS. RE. CA. BO. COM. Crowned coat-of-arms set on a Maltese cross and held by two crowned eagles; flanked by sword and shepherd’s crook, two crossed palm branches below (Suchomel-Videman 598; Lichnowsky-Mayer 316; Fr. 86).
An astonishing specimen of exceptional quality and with imposing eye appeal.
Underlying lustre and of great artistic execution,
very rare and uncirculated

Graded MS63 NGC
The only graded example of this type and amongst the finest of 5 Ducat pieces graded by NGC. A visual masterpiece to be treasured by any collector.