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[[Image:S76-1627.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 76, lot 1627]] | [[Image:S76-1627.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 76, lot 1627]] | ||
| − | This specimen was lot 1627 in Sincona sale 76 ( | + | This specimen was lot 1627 in Sincona sale 76 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 7,500 CHF (about US$9,104 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''SWEDEN. Karl XIV. Johann, 1818-1844. 2 Dukaten 1837, Stockholm. Mit der Signatur CB (Christopher Borg, Münzmeister in Stockholm). Selten. Nur 1'989 Exemplare geprägt. Fast FDC. NGC MS63.'' (kingdom of [[Sweden]], Charles XIV John, 1818-44, double ducat of 1837, Stockholm mint, with engraver's initials "CB". Rare. Only 1,989 pieces struck, About uncirculated.)"</blockquote> 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 1830, 1836-42 and is rare. It is accompanied by ducats ([[Sweden 1837-CB ducat Fr-87|Fr-87]]) and quadruple ducats ([[Sweden 1839-AG 4 ducats Fr-85|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:'' 1,989. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 1,989. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
| + | * Bjorne Ahlström, Yngve Almer and Bengt Hemmingson, ''Sveriges Mynt, 1521-1977, the Coinage of Sweden.'' Stockholm: Numismatika Bokförlaget AB, 1976. | ||
| + | * Delzanno, Roberto, ''Myntårsboken 2022, Sveriges Mynt 995-2021, 1:a upplagen'', Stockholm, 2021. | ||
| + | * 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. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
| − | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 76, The Annemarie and Gerd Köhlmoos Collection'', Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022. | |
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* [[Sweden 1837 2 skilling|1837 2 skilling]] | * [[Sweden 1837 2 skilling|1837 2 skilling]] | ||
* [[Sweden 1837-CB ducat Fr-87|1837 ducat]] | * [[Sweden 1837-CB ducat Fr-87|1837 ducat]] | ||
| + | * [[Sweden 1838-AG 4 ducats Fr-85|1838 4 ducats]] | ||
| + | * [[Sweden 1839-AG 2 ducats Fr-86|1839 double ducat]] | ||
* [[Sweden 1839-AG 4 ducats Fr-85|1839 quadruple ducat]] | * [[Sweden 1839-AG 4 ducats Fr-85|1839 quadruple ducat]] | ||
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* [[Coins and currency dated 1837]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1837]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from Sincona sale 75, 76, 77]][[Category:Gold ducats of Europe]] | [[Category:Selections from Sincona sale 75, 76, 77]][[Category:Gold ducats of Europe]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:01, 11 June 2025
This specimen was lot 1627 in Sincona sale 76 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 7,500 CHF (about US$9,104 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SWEDEN. Karl XIV. Johann, 1818-1844. 2 Dukaten 1837, Stockholm. Mit der Signatur CB (Christopher Borg, Münzmeister in Stockholm). Selten. Nur 1'989 Exemplare geprägt. Fast FDC. NGC MS63. (kingdom of Sweden, Charles XIV John, 1818-44, double ducat of 1837, Stockholm mint, with engraver's initials "CB". Rare. Only 1,989 pieces struck, About uncirculated.)"
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 1830, 1836-42 and is rare. It is accompanied by ducats (Fr-87) and quadruple 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: 1,989.
Specification: 7 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 6.95 g.
Catalog reference: KM 629, Delzanno 8. AAH 8. Fr-86.
- Bjorne Ahlström, Yngve Almer and Bengt Hemmingson, Sveriges Mynt, 1521-1977, the Coinage of Sweden. Stockholm: Numismatika Bokförlaget AB, 1976.
- Delzanno, Roberto, Myntårsboken 2022, Sveriges Mynt 995-2021, 1:a upplagen, Stockholm, 2021.
- 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]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 76, The Annemarie and Gerd Köhlmoos Collection, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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