Austria 1746 ducat Fr-408
This specimen was lot 177 in Künker Auction 423 (Osnabrück, July 2025), where it sold for €17,000 (about US$24,072 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"HABSBURGISCHE ERBLANDE-ÖSTERREICH · RÖMISCH-DEUTSCHES REICH, Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. Dukat 1746, Hall. Brustbild r. mit Diadem und umgelegtem Mantel//Gekrönter Doppeladler mit Kopfscheinen, auf der Brust gekrönter Schild mit dem Tiroler Adler. GOLD. Von großer Seltenheit. Vorzüglich. Exemplar der Auktion Gerhard Hirsch 136, München 1983, Nr. 526. (Holy Roman Empire, Maria Theresia, 1740-80, ducat of 1746, Hall mint. Obverse: diademed and mantled bust right; reverse: crowned and nimbate double-headed eagle supports the crowned arms of Tyrol on its breast. Extremely rare, extremely fine.)"
This type was struck 1742-65 with this subtype listed for 1746-65. Double ducats (Fr-405) also exist.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3,46 g.
Catalog reference: KM 1744, Eypeltauer 65; Fr-408; M./T. 1262.
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