Frankfurt 1846 1/2 gulden

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Sincona sale 59, lot 1185

This specimen was lot 1185 in Sincona sale 59 (Zürich, October 2019), where it sold for 110 CHF (about US$133 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND | Frankfurt | Stadt, 1/2 Gulden 1846, Frankfurt. Prachtexemplar. FDC. Feine Patina. (Germany, city of Frankfurt, half gulden of 1846, Frankfurt mint. Cabinet piece, Uncirculated, Nicely toned.)"

This type was struck 1842-49 and is common. This example realized about half the catalog value. It was accompanied by a gulden and double gulden (Dav-642).

Recorded mintage: 46,850.

Specification: 5.30 g, 0.900 fine silver, this specimen 5.31 g.

Catalog reference: KM 330, AKS 16, J. 26.

Source:

  • 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 59: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals; Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2019.

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