Transylvania: Sigismund Rakoczi gold 10 Ducat 1607 AU58 NGC,...

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Phenomenal Near-Mint Transylvania 10 Ducat

Sigismund Rakoczi gold 10 Ducat 1607 AU58 NGC, Klausenburg mint, KM44, Fr-323, Horsky-5246, Montenuovo-416, Resch-1. 34.82gm. A phenomenal representative of this rare issue featuring Sigismund Rákóczi standing armored with scepter and sword in hand. The type is coveted for its utter scarcity in all states of preservation, but near-Mint State preservation only further elevates this particular offering to a level of eye appeal that is virtually "as good as it gets." The devices remain outlined in full as-struck relief, and truly, very little wear to these is even discernible at the highest points. The raised portions of the design and even the finest texturing in Rákóczi's armor display tremendous character and visual quality. Meanwhile, a distinctive golden glow embellishes the whole of the planchet, bathing the devices in golden luminosity that seems only minimally impacted by either time or trivial handling.

Sigismund was elected Prince of Transylvania in February of 1607 following the death of Stephen Bocskay, in opposition to the candidates desired by the Habsburgs and Ottomans. He was an able governor and administrator, but was forced to resign in March of 1608 by Gabriel Báthory to prevent an internal conflict involving Hajdúks, who had been unpaid for their service to Bocskay.

From the Paramount Collection

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 41mm
Weight: 35g
AGW: 1.1095oz

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