Lot 2573

Sale 83 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes

Description

Netherlands, Utrecht, silver ducaton 'rider', 1711, (KM.83.1). About very fine with some 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 Sea treasures Museum Store certificate of Authencity, No.DL 720, weight 29.0 grams, signed by Wayne Duff President.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120

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