1695 (10 Duc) Gaed-1665 Gold MS(PCGS#813259)

August 2020 World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

21216

等级

AU55

价格

216,706

详细说明

Beautiful and Elegant 17th Century 10 Ducat GERMANY. Hamburg. Bank Portugaloser of 10 Ducats, 1695. PCGS AU-55 Gold Shield. Gaed-1665. Diameter: 52 mm. Weight: 34.66 gms. By Anton Meybusch. Dated in Chronogram in the obverse legend (CCCVMCCIIXXCVILIVIV=1695) and Roman numerals in the exergue on the reverse. Alter with open book flanked by two females, one holding a scale standing on Medusa right with the other holding lightning left, radiant all seeing eye within clouds above, P.B.M. (Peter Burmester, the oldest bank citizen) in exergue, legend around "CERTA RECTAE FACTORVM CONSCIENTIA ARX EXCVTIENS LIVORIS ASTVS"; Reverse: Arms of Hamburg flanked by the arms of the four mayors, names on ribbons below each, eagle holding scepter and globus cruciger above, legend around "PRO. SALUTE. SENATUS. POPULIQ. HAMBURGENSIS", two line inscription in exergue. A highly attractive massive gold issue with an intricate boldly struck motif exhibiting signs of handling consistent for the assigned grade. Pervasive light attractive honey-gold tone complemented by hints of pale orange coloration amongst the devices and bright luster in the protected areas. A tough to locate issue that's pleasing to the eye as well -- surely destined for an advanced collection as such! Estimate: $20,000 - $25,000. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.