Sweden 1839-AG ducat Fr-87
This specimen was lot 1010 in Ponterio sale 164 (New York, January 2012), where it sold for $2,300. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN. Ducat, 1839-AG. An exceptional example of this type. Sharply struck and very attractive. NGC MS-65." Ducats of various types were issued in Sweden throughout the nineteenth century until 1868. Collecting Swedish coins is complicated by the multiple currency reforms the country underwent during the period. This type is listed for 1835-43 and is scarce but not rare. It is accompanied by two (Fr-86) and four ducats (Fr-85). 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: 10,000.
Specification: 3.49 g, .976 fine gold, .109 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-87; KM-628a; Sieg-34.
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- Delzanno, Roberto, Myntårsboken 2022, Sveriges Mynt 995-2021, 1:a upplagen, Stockholm, 2021.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 164: The January 2012 N.Y.I.N.C. Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2011.
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