Lot 635
Nuremberg. Ducat, 1650. Fr-1839; KM-168; Kellner-62. 3.46 grams. 23.25 mm. On the Peace of Westphalia. Obv. Eagle facing right. Hand from heaven holds wreath over eagles head. Leg: DVCATVS REIPVB NORIMBERG. Reverse Six-line inscription, above arms (shield) divide Roman numeral date at bottom. Leg: IMP. / FERDINAN.III/ P.F. AVGVSTO/ PACIS EXECVTIO/ DECRETA/ NORI - BERGAE/ MD -CL /16 - IVNI. Sharply struck with an abundance of original luster. NGC graded MS-63.
The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years War. Nuremberg was especially hard hit from the war, being occupied from Sweden. One must try to understand the incredible relief central Europe felt after thirty years of continuous devestation.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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