GERMANY. Saxony. 2 Ducats (Christmas Ducat), 1617. Dresden Mint. Johann Georg I. NGC VF Details--Mount Removed.
Fr-2667 (this coin illustrated); KM-110; Murseburger-891. Obverse: King Solomon standing right, holding scepter; to right, his mother seated left, wearing pointed headdress; Reverse: Two armored hands upright in prayer; cornucopia to left and right; above, tetragrammaton within the clouds. An EXCEPTIONALLY RARE and interesting type issued for the Christmas festivities, this specimen does exhibit some minor edge damage from a mount removal, but nevertheless offers great detail remaining along with a fairly vibrant golden-yellow hue.
From the Augustana Collection. Ex: UBS 53 (1/2002) Lot # 1043. Ex: Kuenker 68 (10/2001) Lot # 3016.
Estimate: $5000.00- $10000.00
Price realized | 7'500 USD |
Starting price | 3'000 USD |