Lot 4146
Catalonia. Ducat (Principat), ND. Fr-32; Heiss Vol. II, p.88 #18. 3.49 grams. 22.34 mm. Fernando II (Fernando V of Spain), 1479-1516. Obv: Crowned portrait of King facing right with lion in small shield behind head. Leg: FERDINANDVS: D: G: REX Reverse: Crowned coat of multi arms. Leg: CASTELLE : ARA: COME: B. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-61.
Catalonia in northeastern Spain, was an independent area that refused to join the union of Aragon and Castille under Ferdinand and Isabella. Yet the area was still ruled by Ferdinand, hence the coin production. A great rarity.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,500.
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| Realized $8,338 |
