Mainz (1372-90) goldgulden Fr-1605

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Goldberg sale 106, lot 1738
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This specimen was lot 1738 in Goldberg sale 106 (Los Angeles, September 2018), where it sold for $1,980. The catalog description[1] noted, "German States: Mainz. Goldgulden, ND. Adolf I Von Nassau, 1372-1390. St. Martin on throne. Reverse: Wheel shield in trilobe. Sharply struck with original mint fresh luster. NGC graded MS-65." This archbishop issued ducats from Bingen and Hochst.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, .110 troy oz AGW, this specimen 3.49 grams.

Catalog reference: Fr-1605.

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.
  • [1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, John Lavender, Yifu Che, Jason Villareal and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg Sale 106: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2018.

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