Westfriesland 1647 ducat Fr-294
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This specimen was lot 35004 in Heritage sale 3094 (Chicago, August 2021), where it sold for $1,320. The catalog description[1] noted, "Netherlands: West Friesland. Provincial gold Ducat 1647-Lily MS62 NGC. Large flan for the type, with sharp detail for the grade and a vibrant sun-gold hue over both sides. Close inspection reveals original luster and only minimal identifiable instances of handling." Friedberg lists this type for 1607-83.
Recorded mintage: 442,120 for 1643-49.
Specification: 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3.45 g.
Catalog reference: KM 16, Delm-836, Fr-295.
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- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction #3094, featuring the Cape Coral Collection, the WTR Collection and the Monaco Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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