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1711 Netherlands UTRECHT Gold Ducat, Shipwreck
Estimate:
$300 - $350
Sold
$850
Live Auction
September 26th, 2024 Centennial Gallery Auction l Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Coins & Currency, Fashion & Accessories
Category
Description
.986 gold, 7 arrows, Obverse Reverse legend MO ORDI / PROVIN / FOEDER / BELG AD / LEG IMP which roughly translates to "The coin originated in the province of Belgium according to the laws of the empire." Comes with a COA stating the coin was recovered from the De Liefde, a Durch ship that was driven onto the rocks of Mioness near the Shetland Islands in October of 1711
Condition
3.5 grams, 22.24 mm
Provenance
From the Estate of Dr. William F. Fritz, Baltimore, MD
