Wurzburg 1703 ducat Fr-3678
This specimen was lot 30102 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $12,925. The catalog description[1] noted, "Among the Finest Known Wurzburg. Johann Philipp von Greiffenklau gold Ducat 1703, MS62 NGC, Obv. Small robed bust right. Rev. Triple-helmeted oval coat of arms dividing date 17-03. Brilliant, shimmering mint luster, with bold definition and no imperfections worthy of mention. This exceedingly rare issue is in exceptional condition. Undoubtedly, it is one of the finer surviving examples of this rare type. Johann Philipp briefly served as Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. He was elected Prince-Bishop in 1719 and died of a heart attack in 1724."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, .110 troy oz.
Catalog reference: Fr-3678, KM 237.
- 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, Stuart Levine and Bruce Lorich, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3029, featuring Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.
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