Lot 573
Brandenburg-Bayreuth. Ducat, 1642. Fr-370; KM-57. 3.42 grams. 22.54 mm. Christian, Margravate of Brandenburg, 1603-1655. Bust right. Leg: CHRISTIAN:D:G:MAR:BRAND:DV. Reverse Quartered oval shield. Leg: +PRVSS:ST:POM:CAS:VAN:IAG:BVRG:I:NVRNBERG.P:R: NGC graded MS-61.
A wonderful looking early ducat of the small state of Beyreuth. Beyreuth was given to Christian, who was the second son of Johann Georg of Brandenburg Prussia. Few gold coins of this state were minted, and all are very scarce.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750.
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