8 facher Turmdukat 1594 bei Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio in New York

Am 6. Jänner wird in New York ein achtfacher Turmdukat des Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau versteigert. Der Rufpreis (halber Schätzpreis) ist mit 15000 Dollar sehr billig angesetzt. Lesen Sie hier die Originalbeschreibung von Stacks : AUSTRIA. Salzburg. 8 Ducats, 1594. Wolf Dietrich Von Raitenau (1587-1612). Fr-674; KM-MB577; Probszt-715; Zottl-818. EXTREMELY RARE.
Wolf Dietrich Von Raitenau was heavily involved in the Counter-Reformation movement. In 1588 Raitenau had all of the Protestants expelled from the city of Salzburg. The obverse of this remarkable type depicts a three-tiered tower in the midst of a great storm, assaulted by the four winds and crashing of waves. The legend reads “IN. DOMINO. SPERANS. NON. INFIRMABOR” (Trusting in the Lord I shall not be Weakened). This allegorical design symbolizes that Catholicism like the well built tower will withstand the temporary storm of reformation. Struck with precision on a large round planchet from remarkably high relief dies. The artistic beauty, style and detail of this numismatic work of art convey somewhat of a three dimensional overall general appearance. Exceptional in its execution, it clearly displays Raitenau’s affinity for fine art and love of Baroque architecture.
NGC MS-63.
Estimated value: 30000 USD