3987

3987- Bohemia (Wallenstein). Ducat, 1631

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3987- Bohemia (Wallenstein). Ducat, 1631
<Our item number 109331><B>Bohemia &#40;Wallenstein&#41;. Ducat, 1631.</B> Fr-145; KM-61. 3.70 grams. 21.94 mm. Albert Wallenstein &#40;Duke of Friedland and Sagan&#41;, 1625-1634. Front large facing armored and draped bust in beaded circle broken at the top. Leg. ALBERTVS.D.G.DVX. MEGAPOL.FRIDL. <I>Reverse:</I> Crowned complex arms. Leg: ET.SAGAE.PRINC. -VANDAL.1631. Very Rare. <B>NGC graded MS-62.</B> <BR><BR>Wallenstein is one of the most fascinating characters of this period. Born of a noble family, he was appointed general of the Imperialist forces by emperor Ferdinand II. A great general, he won numerous battles for his commander. Unfortunately, his ego was as great as his abilities, and he so angered his officer corps, that they assasinated him. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;20,000-25,000. <I><BR>The Dr. Jacob Terner Collection.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 109331<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/41jpegs/109331.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/l iveauction/41jpegs/109331N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>