Fulda 1735 carolin Fr-1055

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Sincona sale 20, lot 2424

This specimen was lot 2424 in Sincona sale 20 (Zürich, October 2014), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Karolin (10 Gulden) 1735. Sehr schön. (very fine.)" The abbot of Fulda issued gold coins at irregular intervals and the survivors are today rare. In 1752 he was promoted to bishop. This type is listed for 1734-35. A carolin d'or was ten gulden.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 9.7 g, .770 fine gold, this specimen 9.72 g.

Catalog reference: Herquet 50. Fr-1055, KM 83.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • 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, Jürg, Numismatic Coins & Medals: Auction 20, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2014.

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