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The first specimen was lot 3482 in Künker sale 264 (Osnabrück, June 2015), where it sold for €1,400 (about US$1,809 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Josef II. 1765-1790. 2 Dukaten 1786, A, Wien. GOLD. Attraktives, vorzügliches Exemplar.'' (Austria, Joseph II, 1765-90, double ducat of 1786, Vienna mint. Attractive extremely fine.)"</blockquote> This specimen was lot 3639 in Sincona sale 26 (Zurich, October 2015), where it sold for 750 CHF (about US$927 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA, Joseph II. 1765-1790 Doppeldukat 1786. A, Wien. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. Kl. Randfehler.'' (Holy Roman Empire, Joseph II, 1765-90, double ducat of 1786, Vienna mint. Very fine to extremely fine, small rim nicks.)"</blockquote> Like most double ducats, this type, listed for 1783-87, is scarce but slightly more common than prior types.
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The first specimen was lot 3482 in Künker sale 264 (Osnabrück, June 2015), where it sold for €1,400 (about US$1,809 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Josef II. 1765-1790. 2 Dukaten 1786, A, Wien. GOLD. Attraktives, vorzügliches Exemplar.'' (Austria, Joseph II, 1765-90, double ducat of 1786, Vienna mint. Attractive extremely fine.)"</blockquote> This specimen was lot 3639 in Sincona sale 26 (Zürich, October 2015), where it sold for 750 CHF (about US$927 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA, Joseph II. 1765-1790 Doppeldukat 1786. A, Wien. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. Kl. Randfehler.'' (Holy Roman Empire, Joseph II, 1765-90, double ducat of 1786, Vienna mint. Very fine to extremely fine, small rim nicks.)"</blockquote> Like most double ducats, this type, listed for 1783-87, is scarce but slightly more common than prior types.
  
 
''Reported Mintage:'' unknown.
 
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
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* Herinek, Gerhard, ''Austria Münzkatalog: Munzen ab 1745 und Banknoten ab 1759, 49. Auflage,'' Vienna: Christine Steyrer Verlag, 2022.
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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.
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* Herinek, Gerhard, ''Austria Münzkatalog: Munzen ab 1745 und Banknoten ab 1759, 49. Auflage,'' Vienna: Christine Steyrer Verlag, 2022.  
 
* 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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* 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.
 
 
* Craig, William D., ''[[Germany|Germanic]] Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II,'' Mountain View, CA: 1954.
 
* Craig, William D., ''[[Germany|Germanic]] Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II,'' Mountain View, CA: 1954.
 
* <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.
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* <sup>[2]</sup>Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, ''Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 26,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2015.  
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* <sup>[2]</sup>Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, ''Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 26,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2015.  
  
 
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* [[Austria 1783-E 2 ducats Fr-200|1783-E double ducat, Karlsburg mint]]
 
* [[Austria 1783-E 2 ducats Fr-200|1783-E double ducat, Karlsburg mint]]
 
* [[Hungary 1785 2 ducats Fr-195|Hungary 1785 double ducat]]
 
* [[Hungary 1785 2 ducats Fr-195|Hungary 1785 double ducat]]
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* [[Austria 1786-F 20 kreuzer|1786-F 20 kreuzer, Hall mint]]
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* [[Austria 1786-A ducat Fr-439|1786-A ducat, Vienna mint]]
 
* [[Austria 1786-F ducat Fr-435|1786-F ducat, Hall mint, military bust]]
 
* [[Austria 1786-F ducat Fr-435|1786-F ducat, Hall mint, military bust]]
 
* [[Austria 1786-B 2 ducats Fr-197|1786-B double ducat, Kremnitz mint]]
 
* [[Austria 1786-B 2 ducats Fr-197|1786-B double ducat, Kremnitz mint]]
 
* [[Austria 1786-E 2 ducats Fr-200|1786-E double ducat, Karlsburg mint]]
 
* [[Austria 1786-E 2 ducats Fr-200|1786-E double ducat, Karlsburg mint]]
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* [[Austria 1786-A 4 ducats Fr-433|1786-A quadruple ducat]]
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* [[Austrian Netherlands 1786-F 1/2 souverain d'or Fr-445|1786-F ''demi-souverain d'or'', Hall mint]]
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* [[Austria 1786-A souverain d'or Fr-442|1786-A ''souverain d'or'', Vienna mint]]
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* [[Austrian Netherlands 1786-F souverain d'or Fr-443|1786-F ''souverain d'or'', Hall mint]]
 
* [[Austria 1787-E 2 ducats Fr-200|1787-E double ducat, Karlsburg mint]]
 
* [[Austria 1787-E 2 ducats Fr-200|1787-E double ducat, Karlsburg mint]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1786]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1786]]

Latest revision as of 15:51, 15 April 2026

Künker sale 264, lot 3482
Sincona sale 26, lot 3639

The first specimen was lot 3482 in Künker sale 264 (Osnabrück, June 2015), where it sold for €1,400 (about US$1,809 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"Josef II. 1765-1790. 2 Dukaten 1786, A, Wien. GOLD. Attraktives, vorzügliches Exemplar. (Austria, Joseph II, 1765-90, double ducat of 1786, Vienna mint. Attractive extremely fine.)"

This specimen was lot 3639 in Sincona sale 26 (Zürich, October 2015), where it sold for 750 CHF (about US$927 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted,

"HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA, Joseph II. 1765-1790 Doppeldukat 1786. A, Wien. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. Kl. Randfehler. (Holy Roman Empire, Joseph II, 1765-90, double ducat of 1786, Vienna mint. Very fine to extremely fine, small rim nicks.)"

Like most double ducats, this type, listed for 1783-87, is scarce but slightly more common than prior types.

Reported Mintage: unknown.

Specification: 7 g, 0.986 fine gold, the first specimen 6.99 g, the second specimen 7.31 g.

Catalog reference: Fr-437; Jaeckel 23, KM 1876.

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.
  • Herinek, Gerhard, Austria Münzkatalog: Munzen ab 1745 und Banknoten ab 1759, 49. Auflage, Vienna: Christine Steyrer Verlag, 2022.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
  • [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]Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 26, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2015.

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