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[[Image:Murbach 1547.jpg|550px|thumb|Alsace and Strasbourg in 1547]]
 
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The first specimen was lot 1293 in Sincona sale 6 (Zurich, May 2012), where it did not sell. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''FRANKREICH Strassburg, Stadt Goldgulden o. J. (1601). Reichsapfel im doppelten Sechspass. Rv. Thronende Madonna, darunter kleines Wappen. Sehr schön.'' (Germany, city of Strasbourg, undated gold gulden (circa 1601). Obverse: imperial orb in double six-petalled flower; reverse: enthroned Madonna and Child, small shield below, very fine.)"</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 1220 in Sincona sale 90 (Zurich, May 2024), where it sold for 5,000 CHF (about US$6,607 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''FRANKREICH Strassburg/Strasbourg, Stadt (Elsass/Alsace), Goldgulden o. J. (Erstes Drittel des 16. Jahrhunderts, 1525-1533), Strasbourg. Klein 13. Engel/Lehr 416. Fr-234. Sehr selten. NGC AU55.'' (city of Strasbourg in Alsace, undated goldgulden, circa early sixteenth century, Strasbourg mint. Very rare.)"</blockquote> Strasbourg was an imperial free city until it was seized and annexed by Louis XVI in 1681, ending its independent coinage, altho the mint remained open, producing French coins. This type is not listed in the SCWC.
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The first specimen was lot 1293 in Sincona sale 6 (Zürich, May 2012), where it did not sell. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''FRANKREICH Strassburg, Stadt Goldgulden o. J. (1601). Reichsapfel im doppelten Sechspass. Rv. Thronende Madonna, darunter kleines Wappen. Sehr schön.'' (Germany, city of Strasbourg, undated gold gulden (circa 1601). Obverse: imperial orb in double six-petalled flower; reverse: enthroned Madonna and Child, small shield below, very fine.)"</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 1220 in Sincona sale 90 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 5,000 CHF (about US$6,607 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''FRANKREICH Strassburg/Strasbourg, Stadt (Elsass/Alsace), Goldgulden o. J. (Erstes Drittel des 16. Jahrhunderts, 1525-1533), Strasbourg. Klein 13. Engel/Lehr 416. Fr-234. Sehr selten. NGC AU55.'' (city of Strasbourg in Alsace, undated goldgulden, circa early sixteenth century, Strasbourg mint. Very rare.)"</blockquote> Strasbourg was an imperial free city until it was seized and annexed by Louis XVI in 1681, ending its independent coinage, altho the mint remained open, producing French coins. This type is not listed in the SCWC.
  
 
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* 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.  
 
* 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.  
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* <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 6,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2012.  
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* <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 6,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012.  
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* <sup>[2]</sup>Richter, Jurg, ''SINCONA Auction 90, Münzen und Medaillen der Welt,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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* <sup>[2]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 90, Münzen und Medaillen der Welt,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
  
 
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Sincona sale 6, lot 1293
Sincona sale 90, lot 1220
Alsace and Strasbourg in 1547

The first specimen was lot 1293 in Sincona sale 6 (Zürich, May 2012), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"FRANKREICH Strassburg, Stadt Goldgulden o. J. (1601). Reichsapfel im doppelten Sechspass. Rv. Thronende Madonna, darunter kleines Wappen. Sehr schön. (Germany, city of Strasbourg, undated gold gulden (circa 1601). Obverse: imperial orb in double six-petalled flower; reverse: enthroned Madonna and Child, small shield below, very fine.)"

The second specimen was lot 1220 in Sincona sale 90 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 5,000 CHF (about US$6,607 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted,

"FRANKREICH Strassburg/Strasbourg, Stadt (Elsass/Alsace), Goldgulden o. J. (Erstes Drittel des 16. Jahrhunderts, 1525-1533), Strasbourg. Klein 13. Engel/Lehr 416. Fr-234. Sehr selten. NGC AU55. (city of Strasbourg in Alsace, undated goldgulden, circa early sixteenth century, Strasbourg mint. Very rare.)"

Strasbourg was an imperial free city until it was seized and annexed by Louis XVI in 1681, ending its independent coinage, altho the mint remained open, producing French coins. This type is not listed in the SCWC.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.25 g, 0.917 fine gold, .110 troy oz AGW; the first specimen is 3,15 g, the second specimen 3.18 g.

Catalog reference: E&L 416, Fr-234.

Source:

  • 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.
  • [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 6, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012.
  • [2]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 90, Münzen und Medaillen der Welt, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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