Holland 1780 2 ducats Fr-248
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This specimen was lot 871 in Sincona sale 69 (Zürich, May 2021), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"THE NETHERLANDS | Province of Holland. 2 Dukaten 1780. Vorzüglich. Leicht berieben. (Netherlands, province of Holland, double ducat of 1780. Extremely fine, lightly polished.)"
This type was struck 1749-93 with a reeded edge. It is much scarcer than the single ducat.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.98 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 7.00 g.
Catalog reference: KM 47, Delmonte 773 (R1-R2). Fr-248.
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- [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.
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