Maria Theresa of Austria gold 2 Ducat 1777-HG, KM#650, Fr-541, AU58 NGC. A strong example with aged-golden luster and luminous, somewhat prooflike fields. While the piece does exhibit light handling in the form of hairlines and contact marks, its overall appearance is bright and highly attractive.
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 ...