Lot 4065
Silesia-Münsterberg-Öls. Ducat, 1522. Fr-3228. 3.54 grams. 21.51 mm. Karl I, 1498-1536. Obv. Quartered shield with date above within beaded circle. Leg: *KAROLVS*D*G*DVX*MVNSTERB. Reverse: St. Christopher with walking stick in right hand;baby on left shoulder. Leg: MONE. AVR - REICHSTE. N B in field. NGC graded AU-58.
Karl ruled the well known territory of Frankenstein as well as Munsterberg Oels after the death of his two brothers in 1502 and 1511 respectively. He was an industrious ruler who built up his small territory and held numerous important positions in service to the Emperor. His ducats were struck both dated and undated, with the dated examples such as this one being worth significantly more.
Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750.
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