★ Unique Double Ducado of Valencia with a 150+ Year ProvenaceAloiss Heiss Plate Coin Published 1867 ★

SPAIN. Valencia. 2 Ducados, ND (1517-56). Charles I. NGC VF-30.
Heiss-pl.#99 #5 (plate coin); Fr-91 (for denomination); Cal-Type 10 #11 (plate coin); cf. Cayon-3251 (for basic type). UNIQUE with a neat 19th Century provenance. An unusually small, gaunt or even emaciated head faces left in an enormous open crown in a faint circle, legend "+CAROLVS. DEI. GRACIA RE"; Reverse: A plain circle encloses a crowned lozenge-shaped shield, outer legend is "+VALENCIE. MAIORICARVM." King of Valencia and the Balearics. This highly distinctive coin with its haggard small bust is not listed in Friedberg. Cayon types 3251 and 3253 both show small busts but these are enclosed by circular Gothic frames and tiny shield below the Arms that are not present in this fascinating specimen. Splendidly detailed and boasting substantial luster, it was reintroduced to the numismatic world in an auction conducted in Spain by the leading authority Juan Cayon during 2001. It can only be regarded as one of the most desirable coins of the 16th century Spanish world, worthy of a significant bid that takes into account its marvelous rarity.
Ex: Stack's Auction January 11, 2010, Lot # 1032. Ex: Cayon Auction December 13, 2001, Lot # 675. Plated in "Monedas Hispano-Cristianas Vol. II" By Aloiss Heiss published Madrid and Paris 1867.
Estimate: $25000.00- $35000.00