Baden 1852 gulden KM-224
The first specimen was lot 2560 in Sincona sale 57 (Zürich, May 2019), where it sold for 140 CHF (about US$167 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"DEUTSCHLAND | Baden-Durlach, ab 1806 Grossherzogtum, Leopold, 1830-1852. Gulden 1852. Ausbeute. Gutes vorzüglich. (Germany, grand duchy of Baden, Leopold, 1830-52, gulden of 1852, for the mines. Good extremely fine.)"
The second specimen was lot 34005 in Heritage sale 3067 (Long Beach, September 2018), where it sold for $198. The catalog description[2] noted, "German States: Baden. Leopold Gulden 1852 MS62 NGC. An intriguing issue convoking a blessing on the Baden mines, this near-Choice example contains dark charcoal-black accents around the devices that serve the dual purpose of chiseling the finer points of the design and accentuating the bright luster of the fields. The reverse is particularly stunning, with fiery tone granting an ethereal look to the Gryphon and an overall compelling level of eye-appeal." The grand duke minted this type in 1852 only. The regular gulden (KM 219, shield reverse) was issued 1845-52. The last gulden was struck in 1867.
Recorded mintage: 32,960 (including KM 219).
Specification: 10.60 g, 0.900 fine silver, the first specimen 10.58 g.
Catalog reference: KM 224, AKS 96. J. 66.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona Auction 57: World Coins and Medals, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2019.
- [2]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2018 September 6-11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction #3067, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.
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