Furstenberg 1772-G kreuzer
This specimen was lot 1026 in Sincona sale 90 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 130 CHF (about US$172 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"DEUTSCHLAND Fürstenberg, Fürstentum, Joseph Wenzel, 1762-1823. 1 Kupfer-Kreuzer 1772 G, Günzburg. Sehr schön. (Germany, principality of Fürstenberg, Joseph Wenzel, 1762-1823, copper kreuzer of 1772, Günzburg mint. Very fine.)"
This one year type was struck at the Austrian mint of Günzburg along with a half kreuzer, three kreuzer, 1/48 thaler, 1/24 thaler, and a ducat. The principality was mediatized by Napoleon in 1804 and handed over to Baden.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: copper, this specimen 7.55 g.
Catalog reference: KM 26, Dollinger 38, Pavlicek/Schön 18.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 90, Münzen und Medaillen der Welt, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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