a gold sovereign coin with a crown on the front and a shield on the back
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GERMANY Regensburg (diocese of). 10 ducats in the name of Emperor Leopold I ND (1700–1705) HF-IMF, Regensburg. Obverse: LEOPOLDVS. D. G. – ROM. IMP. SEMP. AVG. A double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, holding a heart-shaped shield surmounted by a crown and encircled by the collar of the Golden Fleece, holding a sceptre and a sword; below (variant). Rev. MONETA REIPVBLICÆ RATISBONENSIS. The city’s coat of arms in a scalloped shield, with (variant). Beckenbauer 202 X – Forrer VII p.295 – Fr.2568 = this specimen!; Gold – 34.79 g – 41 mm – 12 h Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen! From a special Regensburg sale, UBS 60, 14 September 2004, lot 36, then the Künker 100 sale, 21 June 2005, lot 430, then Künker 144, October 2008, lot no. 4701 and NGSA 14, 15 November 2021, lot no. 209. This is the specimen featured in the Friedberg catalogue. PCGS AU58 (50994624). With a variant of Hieronymus Federer (HF), master in Regensburg, who died in 1673, resulting from the reuse of a previous die for the reverse. This 10-ducat coin was, however, struck during the tenure of Johann Michael Federer (IMF). Minimal signs of handling. Spectacular and unique, with golden highlights. Superb in proof condition. Regensburg was unique in being a Protestant city whilst also serving as the seat of an important bishopric. The coexistence of the two religions made it a significant meeting place. From 1595 onwards, Regensburg became the sole seat of the Imperial Diet. The Imperial Diet even became a permanent institution from 1663 onwards. With delegations from all parts of the Empire residing in the city, the production of high-quality gold coins became a necessity from the mid-17th century onwards Germany, Regensburg (Diocese), Leopold I, 10-ducat gold coin, undated (1700–1705), HF-IMF, Regensburg Obverse: ‘LEOPOLDVS. D. G. – ROM. IMP. SEMP. AVG.” A double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, holding a sceptre and a sword; in front of its breast, a heraldic shield surmounted by a crown and surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece; a privy mark at the bottom Reverse: ‘MONETA REIPVBLICÆ RATISBONENSIS’ The city’s coat of arms within a shield adorned with floral motifs. Privy mark Beckenbauer 202 X – Forrer VII p.295 – Fr.2568 = This coin!; Gold – 34.79 g – 41 mm – 12 h. Top Pop: Only one ever certified! Provenance: Special Regensburg auction, UBS 60 (14 September 2004), lot 36. Künker auction 100 (21 June 2005), lot 430. Künker auction 144 (October 2008), lot 4701. NGSA auction 14 (15 November 2021), lot 209. Coin featured in *Friedberg* PCGS AU58. Bearing the privy mark (HF) of Hieronymus Federer, Director of the Regensburg Mint, who died in 1673; the reverse features a reused earlier die mark. However,this 10-ducat gold coin was struck during the tenure of Director Johann Michael Federer (IMF). It has a very slight strike mark. A magnificent, unique specimen with a golden lustre; in extremely fine to completely uncirculated condition Regensburg was characterised by the fact that, whilst a Protestant city, it was also home to an important bishopric. The coexistence of these two religions meant thatRegensburg became a major venue for assemblies. From 1595 onwards, Regensburg became the sole venue for the Imperial Diet, and in 1663 it became the Permanent Imperial Diet. As delegations from across the Empire began to stay in the city, the production of high-quality gold coins became essential from the mid-17th century onwards. GERMANY Regensburg (Diocese of). 10 ducats in the name of Emperor Leopold I ND (1700–1705) HF-IMF, Regensburg. Obv. LEOPOLDVS. D. G. – ROM. IMP. SEMP. AVG. Double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, holding a heart-shaped shield surrounded by the collar of the Golden Fleece, crowned, holding a sceptre and a sword; below (mintmaster’s mark). Rev. MONETA REIPVBLICÆ RATISBONENSIS. Coat of arms of the city in a scalloped shield, with (mintmaster’s mark). Beckenbauer 202 X – Forrer VII p.295 – Fr.2568 = this example!; Gold – 34.79 g – 41 mm - 12 h. Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From a special Regensburg auction, UBS 60, 14 September 2004, lot no. 36, then Künker auction 100, 21 June 2005, lot no. 430, then Künker 144, October 2008, lot no. 4701, and NGSA 14, 15 November 2021, lot no. 209. This is the specimen illustrated in the Friedberg PCGS AU58. It bears a mark from Hieronymus Federer (HF), master of the mint in Regensburg, who died in 1673, due to the reuse of a previous die for the reverse. This 10-ducat coin was, however, struck during the tenure of Johann Michael Federer (IMF). Very slight signs of handling. Spectacular and unique, with golden reflections. About uncirculated to Mint State. Regensburg was unique in that it was a Protestant city, yet also served as the seat of an important bishopric. The coexistence of the two religions made it an important meeting place. From 1595, Regensburg became the sole seat of the Imperial Diet. The Diet even became a permanent institution from 1663 onwards. With delegations from all parts of the Empire residing in the city, the production of high-quality gold coins became a necessity as early as the mid-17th century. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU must pay 5.5 per cent VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, European successful bidders will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot https://d10dakqizeg4uw.cloudfront.net/VAE19/986.mp4
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