Murbach and Luders (1614-26) 12 kreuzer
This specimen was lot 2428 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 800 CHF (about US$959 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"FRANCE | Murbach und Lüders, Abtei (Elsass/Alsace), Erzherzog Leopold V. von Österreich, 1614-1626. 12 Kreuzer o. J. Guebwiller. Sehr selten in dieser Erhaltung. FDC. Prachtexemplar. (abbey of Murbach and Luders in Alsace, archduke Leopold V of Austria, 1614-26, undated twelve kreuzer, Guebwiller mint. Very rare in this condition, Uncirculated, Cabinet piece.)"
This obscure issue is from the long-vanished Abbey of Murbach and Luders in upper Alsace. The region is now firmly part of France. The abbey was ruled by Austrian archdukes 1587-1662.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen is 1.80 g.
Catalog reference: KM 6, Divo 88 var.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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