Baden 1768-W ducat Fr-144

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Sincona sale 90, lot 1006

This specimen was lot 1006 in Sincona sale 90 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 19,000 CHF (about US$25,107 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND Baden-Durlach, Markgrafschaft, Karl Friedrich, 1746-1811. Dukat 1768, Durlach. Rheingold. Münzmeister Johann Georg Wörscheler. Stempelschneider Johann Christoph Schepp. Von grösster Seltenheit. NGC MS62. Prachtexemplar. Das durch NGC höchstbewertete Exemplar. (Germany, margraviate of Baden-Durlach, Charles Frederick, 1746-1811, ducat of 1768, Durlach mint, gold from the Rhine. Of the highest rarity, Cabinet piece, Finest certified by NGC.)"

Baden was split into Baden-Baden (Catholic) and Baden-Durlach (Lutheran) in 1535 on the death of Christopher I. The Baden-Baden line fell extinct in 1771 and merged back into Baden-Durlach. This style was also struck in 1767. The Margrave of Baden became a firm ally of Napoleon and was rewarded with substantial slices of territory during the mediations of 1803-05 which divided up all the petty states. The margrave was then promoted to grand duke.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3.49 g.

Catalog reference: KM 120, Wielandt 698, Kirchheimer 19, Fr-144.

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]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 90, Münzen und Medaillen der Welt, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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