Frankfurt 1745 ducat Fr-1006

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Sincona sale 11, lot 859

This specimen was lot 859 in Sincona sale 11 (Zürich, May 2013), where it sold for 2,200 CHF (about US$2,724 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND Frankfurt am Main, Stadt Dukat 1745. Auf die Wahl von Franz I. zum Kaiser. Fast FDC. (Germany, city of Frankfurt, ducat of 1745, on the coronation of Francis I as emperor. Choice uncirculated.)"

This one year type is somewhat available. It was accompanied by a 3/4 ducat (Fr-1010) and a 1¼ ducat.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, .110 troy oz AGW; this specimen is 3.47 g.

Catalog reference: KM 203, Förschner 298, J&F 776, Fr-1006.

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]Numismatic Coins, Medals & Banknotes: Auction 11, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2013.

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