Lot 4075
Hungary. Goldgulden, ND. Fr-5; CNH-64a. 3.56 grams. 21.8 mm. Ludwig I (The Great), 1342-1382. The B variant has no "P" on obverse and pellets between the two layers of the hexafoil enclosing the escutcheon. Obv: Cross- LODOVICI.D.G.R UNGARIAN between two bead circles around doubled hexafoil contain Hungarian and Anjou shield. Reverse: SANTUS. LADISLAUS. right between two beaded circles. Saint standing holding Halbert in right hand and orb with crown in left hand. In the fields are seven lyses (four and three) with P over the three. NGC graded MS-63.
One of the more important of the early Hungarian ducats. St. Ladislaus, the patron saint of Hungary is pictured. Louis was named king of Poland in 1370, so he is collected by Hungarians and Poles alike.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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