Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III // Hyku

Descrição:: Bavaria. Maximilian I gold Ducat 1646, KM274, Fr-195, MS61 NGC. An attractive example and a scarcer date within the type, this coin has an appealing depiction of Maximilian kneeling before Madonna and child on the obverse. Rather attractive for the grade level, with a near complete strike and surfaces that retain the appearance of a finer grade. Realized $4,993.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Bamberg. Lothar Franz Von Schonborn gold 5 Ducats 1696-GF N, Nurnberg, struck from the taler dies of Dav-5066, Fr-168d, 17.35g, AU55 NGC. Obv. Draped bust right. Rev. Crowned arms. Exceedingly rare, perhaps only one other example is known to exist. Well struck, with abundant luster, a slightly wavy flan, and a few light marks in the reverse fields. From the 13th through the early 19th century, Bamberg was a bishopric. During the rule of Lothar Franz, the city was in a wonderful state of growth and prosperity. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $30,550.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Bavaria. Maximilian I gold Ducat 1646, KM274, Fr-195, MS61 NGC. An attractive example and a scarcer date within the type, this coin has an appealing depiction of Maximilian kneeling before Madonna and child on the obverse. Rather attractive for the grade level, with a near complete strike and surfaces that retain the appearance of a finer grade. Realized $4,993.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Bamberg. Lothar Franz Von Schonborn gold 5 Ducats 1696-GF N, Nurnberg, struck from the taler dies of Dav-5066, Fr-168d, 17.35g, AU55 NGC. Obv. Draped bust right. Rev. Crowned arms. Exceedingly rare, perhaps only one other example is known to exist. Well struck, with abundant luster, a slightly wavy flan, and a few light marks in the reverse fields. From the 13th through the early 19th century, Bamberg was a bishopric. During the rule of Lothar Franz, the city was in a wonderful state of growth and prosperity. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $30,550.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Bamberg. Johann Georg II Fuchs von Dornheim gold Ducat 1628, KM24, Fr-162, AU58 NGC. Obv. Bust of the Bishop 3/4 facing. Rev. Heinrich and Kunigunde holding a model of the cathedral. A very nice example of this exceedingly rare ducat. The surfaces are free of detracting flaws, and only a bit of earthen residue remains in the legend. The mintage is noted as a minuscule 100 pieces. Bamberg, a city in Bavaria, was a Catholic Diocese ruled by bishops during the 17th century. In this one city, the witch trials cost the lives of approximately one thousand people. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $21,150.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Bamberg. Johann Georg II Fuchs von Dornheim gold Ducat 1628, KM24, Fr-162, AU58 NGC. Obv. Bust of the Bishop 3/4 facing. Rev. Heinrich and Kunigunde holding a model of the cathedral. A very nice example of this exceedingly rare ducat. The surfaces are free of detracting flaws, and only a bit of earthen residue remains in the legend. The mintage is noted as a minuscule 100 pieces. Bamberg, a city in Bavaria, was a Catholic Diocese ruled by bishops during the 17th century. In this one city, the witch trials cost the lives of approximately one thousand people. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $21,150.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Baden. Leopold Rhine-gold Ducat 1841, Fr-152 (small head), KM208, MS64 NGC. Obv. Head of Leopold right. Rev. Crowned arms in wreath. Full mint brilliance, with bold definition. With a small mintage of only 2,145 pieces, this example is a prize in such Choice condition. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $4,259.38. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Baden. Karl Friedrich gold Ducat 1786 B//CS, KM131, Fr-147, MS63 NGC. Well struck with glassy, mirror-like fields and surfaces that are free from all but superficial contact that defines the grade. A popular commemorative issue that was struck to celebrate the birth of Karl Friedrich's grandson. Very scarce and infrequently encountered this fine. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $4,700.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Baden. Leopold Rhine-gold Ducat 1841, Fr-152 (small head), KM208, MS64 NGC. Obv. Head of Leopold right. Rev. Crowned arms in wreath. Full mint brilliance, with bold definition. With a small mintage of only 2,145 pieces, this example is a prize in such Choice condition. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $4,259.38. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Descrição:: Baden. Karl Friedrich gold Ducat 1786 B//CS, KM131, Fr-147, MS63 NGC. Well struck with glassy, mirror-like fields and surfaces that are free from all but superficial contact that defines the grade. A popular commemorative issue that was struck to celebrate the birth of Karl Friedrich's grandson. Very scarce and infrequently encountered this fine. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $4,700.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III