Bohemia 1590 ducat Fr-12

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Sincona sale 97, lot 1938

This specimen was lot 1938 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it sold for 4,000 CHF (about US$5,802 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RDR / ÖSTERREICH, Rudolf II. 1576-1612. Dukat 1590/89, Prag. Die Jahreszahl im Stempel von 1589 geändert. Münzmeister Lazar Erker. Selten. Vorzüglich. Kleine Kratzer, sonst überdurchschnittliche Erhaltung. (Holy Roman Empire, Rudolf II, 1576-1612, ducat of 1590, Prague mint, 1590/89 overdate. Rare, Extremely Fine, Small scratches, otherwise extraordinary condition.)"

This type is listed in Friedberg for 1577-92. It is mentioned but not priced in the SCWC.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3.46 g.

Catalog reference: KM MB295, Dietiker 430, MzA 76, Fr-12.

Sources:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • 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.
  • [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.

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