Prussia 1739-EGN ducat Fr-2338

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Sincona sale 6, lot 591

This specimen was lot 591 in Sincona sale 6 (Zürich, May 2012), where it sold for 3,000 CHF (about US$3,692 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND Brandenburg-Preussen, 1701 Königreich. Münzstätte Berlin. Friedrich Wilhelm, 1713-1740. Dukat 1739. Geharnischte Büste rechts. Rv. Gekrönter Ordensstern über EGN und Jahreszahl. Etwas gewellt. Gutes sehr schön. (Brandenburg-Prussia, Frederick William (1713-40), ducat of 1739. Obverse: armored bust to right; reverse: crowned order of the star over date and engraver's initials. Somewhat wavy, good very fine.)"

This type is listed for 1733-40. No ducats were struck in Prussia after 1790.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.5 g, .110 fine gold; this specimen is 3,44 g.

Catalog reference: von Schrötter 96. Fr-2338, KM 214.

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.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 6, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012.

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