Wurzburg 1729 goldgulden Fr-3714
This specimen was lot 30105 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $5,875. The catalog description[1] noted, "Rare and Sought-After Issue Wurzburg. Friedrich Karl von Schonborn Goldgulden 1729, S.P.Q.W, AU55 NGC. One-year type. Obv: Lion beneath canopy carrying a medallion of the Prince-Bishop. Franconia approaches from the right with gifts; a tree holding the arms of Würzburg is behind. Rev: Crowned coat of arms. A gorgeously illustrated "New Year" Goldgulden with attractive glistening fields and eye-catching orange-gold tone. Limited wear is evident and there are no marks to speak of. This rare issue is understandably popular given its intricate and fanciful design. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson." While ducats from Wurzburg were the standard 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, the goldgulden were only 3.25 g, .770 fine. The territory was annexed to Bavaria in 1803.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.25 g, 0.770 fine gold, .080 troy oz.
Catalog reference: KM 294, Fr-3714, Helm-639.
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- [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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