Sweden 1821-LB ducat Fr-84
This specimen was lot 26063 in Heritage sale 3032 (Chicago, April 2014), where it sold for $3,055. The catalog description[1] noted, "Carl XIV Johan gold Ducat 1821-LB, Stockholm mint, MS62 NGC. Moderately handled as the grade would imply, but fully detailed with enchanting luster in the fields. A scarce ducat that is seldom available in any grade." This type was struck in small numbers 1818-29 but enough were saved that it is comparatively affordable. Carl was originally a general in Napoleon's army who accepted the Swedish king's invitation to marry the king's daughter and become his heir. He ruled 1818-44 and his descendants reign over Sweden today.
Recorded mintage: 19,000.
Specification: 3.49 g, .979 fine gold, .109 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM 594, Fr-84.
- 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, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3032, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.
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