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The first specimen was lot 3473 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>"''Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. Dukat 1778, CA, Wien. GOLD. Vorzüglich +.'' (Austria, Maria Theresia, 1740-80, ducat of 1778, Vienna mint. Extremely fine or better.)"</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 6426 in Künker sale 336 (Osnabruck, Germany, March 2020), where it sold for €1,600 (about US$2,094 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''RÖMISCH-DEUTSCHES REICH, Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. Dukat 1778, C-A, Wien. GOLD. Vorzüglich.'' ([[Austria|Holy Roman Empire]], Maria Theresia, 1740-80, ducat of 1778, Vienna mint. Extremely fine.)"</blockquote> This ducat was struck for the redoubtable Maria Theresia 1765-80 and shows the veiled bust used after the death of Francis I. Ducats and double ducats ([[Austria 1778-E HS 2 ducats Fr-191|Fr-191]]) were also struck for her son, Joseph II, during the period.
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The first specimen was lot 3473 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>"''Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. Dukat 1778, CA, Wien. GOLD. Vorzüglich +.'' (Austria, Maria Theresia, 1740-80, ducat of 1778, Vienna mint. Extremely fine or better.)"</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 6426 in Künker sale 336 (Osnabrück, Germany, March 2020), where it sold for €1,600 (about US$2,094 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''RÖMISCH-DEUTSCHES REICH, Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. Dukat 1778, C-A, Wien. GOLD. Vorzüglich.'' ([[Austria|Holy Roman Empire]], Maria Theresia, 1740-80, ducat of 1778, Vienna mint. Extremely fine.)"</blockquote> This ducat was struck for the redoubtable Maria Theresia 1765-80 and shows the veiled bust used after the death of Francis I. Ducats and double ducats ([[Austria 1778-E HS 2 ducats Fr-191|Fr-191]]) were also struck for her son, Joseph II, during the period.
  
 
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
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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.
 
* 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.  
* 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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* Herinek, Gerhard, ''Austria Münzkatalog: Munzen ab 1745 und Banknoten ab 1759, 49. Auflage,'' Vienna: Christine Steyrer Verlag, 2022.
 
* <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.
 
* <sup>[2]</sup>Künker Münzauktionen und Goldhandel, ''Catalog 336: Gold coins from all over the World|German Coins after 1871.'' Osnabrück: Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co., AG, 2020.
 
* <sup>[2]</sup>Künker Münzauktionen und Goldhandel, ''Catalog 336: Gold coins from all over the World|German Coins after 1871.'' Osnabrück: Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co., AG, 2020.
  
 
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* [[Austria 1776-E HG ducat Fr-192|1776-E ducat]]
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* [[Austria 1777-E HG ducat Fr-192|1777-E HG ducat, Karlsburg mint]]
 
* [[Transylvania 1777-HS ducat Fr-544|1777 ducat]]
 
* [[Transylvania 1777-HS ducat Fr-544|1777 ducat]]
 
* [[Windischgratz 1777 ducat Fr-908]]
 
* [[Windischgratz 1777 ducat Fr-908]]
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* [[Austria 1778-VC S 20 kreuzer|1778-VC S 20 kreuzer, Hall mint]]
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* [[Transylvania 1778-HS 1/8 ducat Fr-548|1778-HS eighth ducat, Karlsburg mint]]
 
* [[Milan 1778 doppia Fr-734]]
 
* [[Milan 1778 doppia Fr-734]]
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* [[Transylvania 1778-HS 2 ducat Fr-541|1778-HS double ducat, Karlsburg mint]]
 
* [[Austria 1778-E HS 2 ducats Fr-191|1778-E 2 ducats]]
 
* [[Austria 1778-E HS 2 ducats Fr-191|1778-E 2 ducats]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1778]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1778]]

Latest revision as of 19:41, 2 January 2026

Künker sale 264, lot 3473
Künker sale 336, lot 6426

The first specimen was lot 3473 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,

"Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. Dukat 1778, CA, Wien. GOLD. Vorzüglich +. (Austria, Maria Theresia, 1740-80, ducat of 1778, Vienna mint. Extremely fine or better.)"

The second specimen was lot 6426 in Künker sale 336 (Osnabrück, Germany, March 2020), where it sold for €1,600 (about US$2,094 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted,

"RÖMISCH-DEUTSCHES REICH, Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. Dukat 1778, C-A, Wien. GOLD. Vorzüglich. (Holy Roman Empire, Maria Theresia, 1740-80, ducat of 1778, Vienna mint. Extremely fine.)"

This ducat was struck for the redoubtable Maria Theresia 1765-80 and shows the veiled bust used after the death of Francis I. Ducats and double ducats (Fr-191) were also struck for her son, Joseph II, during the period.

Reported Mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, the first specimen 3.50 g, the second specimen 3.47 g.

Catalog reference: Eypeltauer 184 b; Fr-415, KM 1842.

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.
  • Herinek, Gerhard, Austria Münzkatalog: Munzen ab 1745 und Banknoten ab 1759, 49. Auflage, Vienna: Christine Steyrer Verlag, 2022.
  • [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.
  • [2]Künker Münzauktionen und Goldhandel, Catalog 336: Gold coins from all over the World|German Coins after 1871. Osnabrück: Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co., AG, 2020.

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