Lot 3255
German States: Fulda. 8 Ducats, 1738. Fr-1057. 27.9 grams. Amandus von Buseck, 1737-1756. Capped, draped bust right. Leg: ANANDVS.D.G.S.R.I.PRINC.ET.ABB.FVLD. Reverse :; Helmeted ornate four fold arms, date below. Leg: VERITATE.ET.IVSTITIA. Only two known examples. Extremely Rare. Lustrous and nearly Mint State with a minute trace of mount removed.
The abbey of Fulda was founded in 744 by the Abbot Sturm, a pupil of St. Boniface, and the abbot of Fulda was declared primate of all the abbots in Germany in 968. In 1752, Fulda became bishopric, and therefore the prince-abbots were given the additional title of prince-bishop. Amandus, Frhr. von Buseck (1685-1756) was the ruled Fulda from 1737 to his death, he became the first bishop in 1752. During his reign, the city went through a baroque building campaign.
These large format gold pieces were given as favors by the bishop and usually proudly worn in social events by the grantee. The only other example known was probably worn too.
Estimated Value $65,000 - 75,000.
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