CNG 100, Lot: 707. Estimate $500. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Sachsen-Coburg-Saalfeld (Herzogtum). Christian Ernst. 1729-1745. AV Dukat (23mm, 3.46 g, 11h). On his death. Struck circa 1745. Duke kneeling left before Christ on the cross; city view (Saalfeld) and hills in backround / Eagle flying right with radiant sun and clouds above, from which an arm emerges holding a crown; globe below. KM 30; Friedberg 3010. Choice EF, lustrous, hairlines, graffito “C” in lower reverse field.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.