GERMANY, Hildesheim (city). AV 5 Goldgulden (61mm, 35.63 g, 12h). Commemorating the Official Grant of the Civic Coat-of Arms to the City by Charles V, 3 February 1528. Dated 1528. Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 1049. Estimated: $ 10 000

World, Gold

Sold For $ 11 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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GERMANY, Hildesheim (city). AV 5 Goldgulden (61mm, 35.63 g, 12h). Commemorating the Official Grant of the Civic Coat-of Arms to the City by Charles V, 3 February 1528. Dated 1528. (rosette) CAROLVS · V · ROM · IMP · Q · FELICISS · ET · TRIVMP · AVGV, bust of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V right / (rosette) IN · SIG · A · CAR · V · ROM · IMP · HILD · AO · 15Z8 COLLATA rosette) , helmeted and garnished coat-of-arms; nor mintmaster initial flanking young woman. For coin: Buck/Bahrfeldt 577 var. (minmaster initials); Friedberg 1311. Toned, minor deposits and hairlines. Good VF. Set in ornate contemporary enameled bezel with suspension loop, decorated with pearls (two missing) and three pearl pendants.

Ex Lugdunum 21 (9 June 2021), lot 142; Collection of Martine, Comtesse de Béhague (1870-1939).


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Four – Lots 991-1315 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 11 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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