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2014-06-15
Joseph II gold Ducat 1787-A, Vienna mint, KM#1873, Fr-439, AU Details (Surface Hairlines) NGC. An example of this eighteenth century trade coinage.
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Various Ducats (23 coins)
The first issue of this coin is thought to have been under Roger II of Sicily, who, in 1140, coined ducats bearing the figure of Christ, and the inscription, ‘Sit tibi, Christe, datus, quem tu regis iste ducatus’ (or roughly, “O Christ, let this ...
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Gold coins of Habsburg Empire
The Habsburg Empire, one of the most powerful and influential European dynasties, issued various gold coins throughout its history to finance its military campaigns, trade endeavors, and imperial ambitions. Here are some notable gold coins of the Habsburg Empire:Ducat: The Ducat was one of the most iconic gold coins of the Habsburg Empire. It ...
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$290.0 Info: http://www.noble.com.au/auctions/lot/?id=27134
Estimate $200 SO ... HUNGARY, Ludwig I (1342-1383), gold gulden or ducat, obv. Florentine lily, around +LODOV ICI REX, rev. St. John, standing facing, around S IOHA NNES B, ...
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$640.0 Info: http://www.noble.com.au/auctions/lot/?id=316506
Estimate $400 S ... HUNGARY, Sigismund (1387-1437), gulden or ducat, obv. quartered arms in shield, around SIGISMVNDI D G R VNGARIE, rev. St Ladislas standing facing, around S LADISL ...
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$800.0 Info: http://www.noble.com.au/auctions/lot/?id=316508
Estimate $400 S ... HUNGARY, Rudolf II (1576-1608), ducat or gulden, 1589, (3.47 g), issued at the Kremnitz mint, obv. Madonna standing facing, around RVDOL II D G RO ...