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4039- Pfalz-Simmern. Ducat, 1577

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
4039- Pfalz-Simmern. Ducat, 1577
<Our item number 109386><B>Pfalz-Simmern. Ducat, 1577.</B> Fr-2051. 3.47 grams. 23.27 mm. Richard, 1569-1598. Obv. Count standing, sword in right hand on right shoulder, left hand on sword hilt. Leg: RICHA.D.G.C. - PA - .RHE. DVX.BA. <I>Reverse:</I> Arms, value at bottom and two digit date. Mintmark at top, hat. Leg: MO.NO.AVRE &#40;in circle&#41; &#40;1/Dr&#41; SIMERENSIS. Lovely original mint luster. <B>NGC graded MS-62.</B> <BR><BR>Pfalz, located in the Baden Wurttemberg region, was one of the seven Electors of the Holy Roman Empire. In fact, the count held the additional title of steward to the emperor. The Simmern subdivision, was actually the one who inherited the electoral right. This is a scarce and important coin. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;2,500-3,000. <I><BR>The Dr. Jacob Terner Collection.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 109386<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/41jpegs/109386.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/41jpegs/109386N2.jpg" > </P></IMAGES>