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m (Text replacement - "* Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016. * 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." to "* 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, ''Stan...) |
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This specimen was lot 3476 in Künker sale 264 (Osnabrück, June 2015), where it sold for €1,900 (about US$2,455 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Josef II. 1765-1790. 2 Dukaten 1779, E/HG, Karlsburg. GOLD. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. Prachtexemplar. Vorzüglich-Stempelglanz.'' (Austria, Joseph II, 1765-90, double ducat of 1779, Karlsburg mint. Rare in this quality, proof example, extremely fine to uncirculated.)"</blockquote> Like most double ducats, this type listed for 1777-80, is scarce. Altho Friedberg lists this under [[Hungary]], we have followed the SCWC and filed it under Austria. | This specimen was lot 3476 in Künker sale 264 (Osnabrück, June 2015), where it sold for €1,900 (about US$2,455 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Josef II. 1765-1790. 2 Dukaten 1779, E/HG, Karlsburg. GOLD. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. Prachtexemplar. Vorzüglich-Stempelglanz.'' (Austria, Joseph II, 1765-90, double ducat of 1779, Karlsburg mint. Rare in this quality, proof example, extremely fine to uncirculated.)"</blockquote> Like most double ducats, this type listed for 1777-80, is scarce. Altho Friedberg lists this under [[Hungary]], we have followed the SCWC and filed it under Austria. | ||
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''Reported Mintage:'' unknown. | ''Reported Mintage:'' unknown. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 7 g, .986 fine gold, this specimen 6.98 g. | + | ''Specification:'' 7 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 6.98 g. |
''Catalog reference:'' Fr-191; Herinek 16, KM 1869. | ''Catalog reference:'' Fr-191; Herinek 16, KM 1869. | ||
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|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. | ||
* Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016. | * Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016. | ||
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Künker Münzauktionen und Goldhandel, ''Catalog 264, Gold coins | Russian Coins and Medals | German Coins after 1871,'' Osnabrück: Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co., AG, 2015. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Künker Münzauktionen und Goldhandel, ''Catalog 264, Gold coins | Russian Coins and Medals | German Coins after 1871,'' Osnabrück: Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co., AG, 2015. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:38, 2 January 2026
This specimen was lot 3476 in Künker sale 264 (Osnabrück, June 2015), where it sold for €1,900 (about US$2,455 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Josef II. 1765-1790. 2 Dukaten 1779, E/HG, Karlsburg. GOLD. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. Prachtexemplar. Vorzüglich-Stempelglanz. (Austria, Joseph II, 1765-90, double ducat of 1779, Karlsburg mint. Rare in this quality, proof example, extremely fine to uncirculated.)"
Like most double ducats, this type listed for 1777-80, is scarce. Altho Friedberg lists this under Hungary, we have followed the SCWC and filed it under Austria.
Reported Mintage: unknown.
Specification: 7 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 6.98 g.
Catalog reference: Fr-191; Herinek 16, KM 1869.
- 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]Künker Münzauktionen und Goldhandel, Catalog 264, Gold coins | Russian Coins and Medals | German Coins after 1871, Osnabrück: Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co., AG, 2015.
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