Austria 1729 1/8 ducat Fr-389

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Sincona sale 66, lot 1820

This specimen was lot 1820 in Sincona sale 66 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 800 CHF (about US$1,053 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"HEILIGES ROMISCH REICH, Karl VI. 1711-1740. 1/8 Dukat 1729, Graz. Vorzüglich. Kleine Kratzer. (Austria, Charles VI, 1711-40, one-eighth ducat of 1729, Graz mint. Extremely fine, Small scratches.)"

This scarce type was struck at Graz to accompany a quarter ducat (KM 1605).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 0.44 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 0.42 g.

Catalog reference: KM 1631, Herinek 265. Fr-389.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 66, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, featuring the Claude Stritt Collection, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.

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