GERMANY 1649 GOLD DUCAT “NOAH’S ARK” NGC UNC, ONLY 3 GRADED! 

 GERMANY, REGENSBURG “FREE CITY” DISPLAYING NOAH’S ARK sailing upon the Stormy Waters with a Dove Flying left below the Rainbow with a branch in its mouth and the Coat of Arms below. Certainly one of “THE” most beautiful Gold Coins in the World!!! This reverse of this Lustrous Golden Ducat is inscribed in eight lines within the wreath “Commemorating the PEACE of WESTPHALIA” and the end of the 30 YEARS’ WAR. 

The ARK is symbolic of Europe amid the tempestuous currents of the War. Under the Peace and Serenity of GOD (represented by the dove and rainbow), Europe is delivered unto safety, the terribly destructive conflict of the Thirty Years’ War finally being ended. 

There’s Only been 3 of these ever Certified (62, 63 and this 64 STAR) KM1119, FR 2469A, PAX in Nummis-146.  This is a rare Opportunity to own such a scarce piece!