German States - Regensburg. Ducat, 1651. Fr-2466; Beck-417; KM-91. 3.47 grams. 21.8 mm. Obv. City arms, crossed keys in cartouche in inner circle, date and legend. Reverse Double eagle. Title in the name of Ferdinand III. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-62. Another city ducat of Regensburg, and another great rarity. The crossed keys are found on many of Regensburg's coins. During this period of economic stagnation, commerce was minimal so few gold coins were minted. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. The Dr. Jacob Terner Collection. Categories: World Gold
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The first issue of this coin is thought to have been under Roger II of Sicily, who, in 1140, coined ducats bearing the figure of Christ, and the inscription, ‘Sit tibi, Christe, datus, quem tu regis iste ducatus’ (or roughly, “O Christ, let this ...