Hungary (1437-39)-KR goldgulden Fr-12
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This specimen was lot 32094 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2025), where it sold for $2,160. The catalog description[1] noted, "HUNGARY. Goldgulden, ND (1437-39). Kremnica Mint. Albrecht. PCGS MS-62. A beautiful and appealing nearly-Choice specimen, with sharp alluring brilliance, with limited signs of handling and much eye appeal." Albert the Magnanimous was duke of Austria 1404-39 and king of Hungary 1437-39. Elected king of the Romans, he died fighting the Turks before he could become Holy Roman Emperor.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Fr-12; Huszar-589.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2025 NYINC Showcase Auction, featuring the Richard Margolis Collection, Part III, and the Richard August Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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