Lot 3995
Augsburg. Ducat, 1642. Fr-63; KM-75. 3.47 grams. 21.72 mm. Standing haloed St. Afra and pyre with city crest. Leg: .S.AFRA.PROTET - AVGVSTAE.VINDEL. Reverse: In the name of Ferdinand III, 1637-1657. Crowned double eagle with arms on breast. Below are "three omegas (horseshoes)". Leg: Crown FERDINAND: III.D:G.ROM.IMP.S.AVG.P.F.1642. NGC graded MS-62.
Augsburg was founded in 14 BC by Emperor Augustus of Rome. Hence, the name, "Augustae" on its coins. Augsburg ws a free city of the Holy Roman Empire with the mint right conferred upon it in 1521. The name of the Emperor, Ferdinand III, is therefore found within the legend.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400.
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