GERMANY. Teutonic Order. 10 Ducats, 1610. Hall Mint. Maximilian of Austria, as Grand Master. PCGS AU-55.
Fr-3379A; KM-Unlisted. Weight: 34.27 gms. Obverse: Crowned and armored Grand Master standing with sword, legend : MAX: D G: AR: AVS: DVX: B-VR: MAG: PRVSS: ADMI around; Reverse: Circle of heraldic shields surrounding Knight on caparisoned horse, Order arms at base. Struck from dies that were used to produced Talers of the date (KM-10; Dav-5849), possibly for use as storage of bullion or in very large transactions, or, especially given its extreme rarity, perhaps more likely as a form of presentation issue for an important dignitary. Though examples of this hefty gold denomination are known for other dates in the series, we are unable to trace a second example dated 1610, and as such the present piece may be considered POTENTIALLY UNIQUE. Overall the surfaces exhibit bright yellow-golden splendor, with light, even wear apparent over the high points of the design. The presence of some scratches in the fields and peripheries is noted for completeness.
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Estimate: $40000.00- $60000.00