GERMANY. Nurnberg. Freie Reichsstadt. 4 Ducats, 1698-GFN. NGC AU-55.42.4 mm; 13.90 gms. Fr-1874; KM-231 (Rare). Mint Master Georg Friedrich Nurnberger. Standing Peace flanked by cherubs supporting City Arms, legend includes chronogram date, "EXORNATA DIV PAX COE - LI EX MVNERE VENIT", Peace brings Divine Gifts from Heaven; Reverse: Hebrew "JEHOVAH" in glory over intricate city view virtually identical to the 1688 coinage. "MONETA REIPUB:/ NORIMBERGEN-/ SIS. 1698" in exergue, Coin of the Republic of Nurnberg. Here is a well-executed, wonderfully symbolic design of this great Free City, with bright gleam in the fields and slight wave in the flan. Incredibly desirable as a type, with a recent offering of a 5 Ducat of the same design bringing 66,000 Euros hammer in a November 2017 Auktionen Munzhandlung Sonntag auction.NGC AU-55.
