Czechoslovakia 1934 10 dukatu Fr-13
This specimen was lot 31117 in Heritage sale 3089 (Dallas, TX, January 2021), where it sold for $69,000. The catalog description[1] noted, "Czechoslovakia. Republic gold "Kremnica Mines" 10 Dukaten 1934 MS65 NGC, Kremnitz mint. A very rare commemorative struck to celebrate the reopening of the Kremnica mines. A mere 68 examples of this type were produced in total, leaving the issue well outside the scope of most collectors, and gem examples such as this even less attainable. Displaying serene and glowing aurous surfaces, fully struck detail, and an absolute minimum of handling, this piece's gem grade designation appears more than justified, with hardly any friction or surface marks visible to the naked eye. A piece that is likely to serve in a position of high importance in its future owner's cabinet, and the finest certified example that we have yet encountered."
Recorded mintage: 68.
Specification: 34.9 g, 0.986 fine gold, 42 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-XM21, Fr-13.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Unusual World Coins, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011.
- 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]Cristiano Bierrenbach and Warren Tucker, Heritage World Coin Auction 3064, featuring the Doug Robins Collection of Canadian Tokens, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.
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