Triton XIX, Lot: 2674. Estimate $15000. Sold for $55000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

TRANSYLVANIA, Principality. Cristofor Báthory. 1575-1581. AV 10 Dukát (41mm, 35.65 g, 12h). Dated 1577, possibly a restrike from original dies. Crowned coat-of-arms with angelic supporters / (rosette) VIRTVS/ VNITA (rosette)/ (rosette) VALET (rosette); floral sprays above and below. Resch 2; MBR 295; Friedberg 279; Künker 264, lot 3366 (same dies). EF, a few minor edge marks. Very rare.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Dr. Nelson Page Aspen Collection (9 August 1989), lot 2779.

The exceptional condition of this coin has lead some to suggest that it may be a restrike from original dies.