Olmutz (1728-30) 1/4 ducat Fr-99
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This specimen was lot 3445 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 775 CHF (about US$1,037 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "AUSTRIA Olmütz, Bistum, Wolfgang von Schrattenbach, 1711-1738. 1/4 Dukat o. J., Olmütz. Sehr schön (Very fine)." The bishop struck three quarter ducats during his reign; KM 428 (arms both sides), KM 430 (bust obverse/three shields reverse) and KM 432 (bust obverse/arms reverse). The SCWC prices the three types about the same and attributes them to 1728-30. Olmutz is today Olomuoc in Moravia, part of the Czech Republic.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 0.87 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 0.83 g.
Catalog reference: KM 430, Suchomel/Videman 774, Fr-99.
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- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
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