Lot 3980
Austria. Ducat, 1642. Fr-225; KM-70. Breslau (Silesia) mint. Mintmaster, MI (Michael Jan, 1637-1646). 3.43 grams. 22.74 mm. Ferdinand III, 1627-1657. Obv. Young crowned bust right, breaking inner circle of legend at top. Leg: FERDINAND.IIID:G.R.I.SA.G.H.B.REX.DVX.S Reverse: Crowned double eagle breaking inncer circle at top and swan mintmark breaking circle at the bottom. Leg: ARCHIDVXAVST.D - VX. BVRMM.C.T.1642. Boldly struck example. Rare. NGC graded MS-62.
A very seldom seen type, especially this choice. Ferdinand is pictured as a young man, yet the Thirty Years War would age him considerably. He was able to see his Empire at peace for a few years before his death.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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