Maria Theresa gold 2 Ducats 1771 H-G, KM#650, Fr-541, AU55 NGC, an attractive lustrous example with well-struck features. The final 1 in the date appears to be punched over a 0.
Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $1200 in VF, $2300 in EF.
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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 ...