Frankfurt 1637-AM ducat Fr-972

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Sincona sale 33, lot 2201

This specimen was lot 2201 in Sincona sale 33 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 550 CHF (about US$653 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"Frankfurt am Main, Stadt, Dukat 1637. Fast vorzüglich-vorzüglich. (Germany, city of Frankfurt am Main, ducat of 1637, Almost extremely fine-extremely fine)"

This type is listed for 1633-44. While much more available than the contemporary double ducat (Fr-971), it is not common.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, .110 troy oz AGW; this specimen is 3.43 g.

Catalog reference: KM 85, Joseph/Fellner 423. Fr-972.

Source:

  • 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]Jürg Richter, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 33, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.

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