Saxony 1752-IGG ducat Fr-2854
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This specimen was lot 30683 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $4,800. The catalog description[1] noted, "German States: Saxony. Friedrich August II gold Ducat 1752-IGG AU Details (Cleaned) NGC. Slightly creased and with brushed surfaces, yet with gleaming mint luster still residing in the legends. A rare and popular type." This type was struck 1745, 1752-56 for the elector's term as vicar of the Holy Roman Empire. These are often listed under Poland as the elector's title as king thereof is conspicuous on the obverse. The regular issue (Fr-2845) was also emitted in 1752.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold.
Catalog reference: KM 916, Fr-2854.
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- 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]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Online Auction 3082, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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