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This specimen was lot 32330 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $24,000. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Switzerland]]: [[Switzerland, Geneva|Geneva]]. Canton gold Ducat 1647-G UNC Details (Cleaned) NGC. Struck on a slightly wavy flan, with some hairlines indicative of past cleaning, yet the surfaces of this Genevan Ducat are still highly lustrous, its detail almost fully struck-up and hardly worn--clearly an UNC piece with strong visual allure. This is the sole certified example of this rarity, with auction records showing no other specimens except for this present offering selling within the last 20 years. As such, it is reasonable to assume that this piece may be the only example available to collectors. We consequently imagine that its presence at auction will elicit a very strong response from bidders, and that it will find its place in a top-tier collection of Swiss gold." This type is mentioned for various dates 1644-57 but none are common.
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This specimen was lot 32330 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $24,000. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Switzerland]]: [[Switzerland, Geneva|Geneva]]. Canton gold Ducat 1647-G UNC Details (Cleaned) NGC. Struck on a slightly wavy flan, with some hairlines indicative of past cleaning, yet the surfaces of this Genevan Ducat are still highly lustrous, its detail almost fully struck-up and hardly worn--clearly an UNC piece with strong visual allure. This is the sole certified example of this rarity, with auction records showing no other specimens except for this present offering selling within the last 20 years. As such, it is reasonable to assume that this piece may be the only example available to collectors. We consequently imagine that its presence at auction will elicit a very strong response from bidders, and that it will find its place in a top-tier collection of Swiss gold." This type is mentioned for various dates 1644-51 but none are common.
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown.
  
''Specification:'' 3.5 g, .986 fine gold, this specimen 3.43 g.
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''Specification:'' 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3.43 g.
  
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 42, Fr-257, HMZ-2-311d.  
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 42, Fr-257, HMZ-2-311d.  
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* Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.  
 
* Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.  
 
* 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.
* Richter, Juerg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
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* Richter, Juerg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
 
* <sup>[1]</sup>Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, ''Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection,'' Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
 
* <sup>[1]</sup>Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, ''Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection,'' Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
  
 
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* [[Geneva 1644-B ducat Fr-256|1644-B ducat]]
 
* [[Geneva 1644-B ducat Fr-256|1644-B ducat]]
* [[Geneva 1650-M ducat Fr-256|1650 ducat]]
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* [[Geneva 1645-B 24 sols|1645-B 24 sols]]
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* [[Geneva 1646-B 4 pistolets Fr-248|1646-B ''quadrupla d'or'', 12 rays]]
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* [[Geneva 1647-G 4 pistolets Fr-248|1647-G ''quadrupla d'or'', 12 rays]]
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* [[Geneva 1649-GI ducat Fr-256|1649-GI ducat]]
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* [[Geneva 1654-AHB 12 sols|1654-AHB 12 sols]]
 
* [[Geneva 1656-AC 2 ducats Fr-254|1656 double ducat]]
 
* [[Geneva 1656-AC 2 ducats Fr-254|1656 double ducat]]
* [[Geneva 1657-AC 1/2 thaler|1657 half thaler]]
 
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1647]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1647]]
  
 
[[Category:Selections from Heritage sale 3081]][[Category: Gold ducats of Europe]][[Category:Coinage of the Swiss cantons]]
 
[[Category:Selections from Heritage sale 3081]][[Category: Gold ducats of Europe]][[Category:Coinage of the Swiss cantons]]

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Heritage sale 3082, lot 32330
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This specimen was lot 32330 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $24,000. The catalog description[1] noted, "Switzerland: Geneva. Canton gold Ducat 1647-G UNC Details (Cleaned) NGC. Struck on a slightly wavy flan, with some hairlines indicative of past cleaning, yet the surfaces of this Genevan Ducat are still highly lustrous, its detail almost fully struck-up and hardly worn--clearly an UNC piece with strong visual allure. This is the sole certified example of this rarity, with auction records showing no other specimens except for this present offering selling within the last 20 years. As such, it is reasonable to assume that this piece may be the only example available to collectors. We consequently imagine that its presence at auction will elicit a very strong response from bidders, and that it will find its place in a top-tier collection of Swiss gold." This type is mentioned for various dates 1644-51 but none are common.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3.43 g.

Catalog reference: KM 42, Fr-257, HMZ-2-311d.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • 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.
  • Richter, Juerg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.

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