Lot 2572

Sale 83 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes

Description

Netherlands, Utrecht, silver ducaton 'rider', 1711, (KM.83.1). About very fine with some minor corrosion and hoard patination.

Ex the wreck of the 'De Liefde' (The Love) a Dutch East-Indiaman ship wrecked off the out Skerries (the most easterly of the Shetland Islands), 7th November 1711 which carried a lot of these coins all dated 1711. The ship was 160 feet long and armed with forty cannons. The lot includes Ponterio and Associates Certificate of Authencity, 15/9/1992, weight 32.33 grams, signed by Richard Ponterio, President.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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