Reuss-Schleiz 1764 ducat Fr-2580
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This specimen was lot 1676 in Sincona sale 94 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 8,500 CHF (about US$11,781 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"DEUTSCHLAND Reuss, Jüngere Linie (Schleiz). Heinrich XII. 1744-1784. Dukat 1764, Saalfeld. Sehr selten. Nur 224 Exemplare geprägt. NGC MS62. Das durch NGC höchstbewertete Exemplar. (Germany, county of Reuss, younger line, Henry XII, 1744-84, ducat of 1764, Saalfeld mint. Very rare. Only 224 pieces struck, Finest certified by NGC.)"
Another very rare type from an obscure state.
Recorded mintage: 224.
Specification: 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3.46 g.
Catalog reference: KM 45, Schmidt/Knab 529, Fr-2580.
- 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]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 94: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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