St. Gallen (Abbey of), Beda Angehrn, 1767–1796. Ducat, proof-like finish (PROOFLIKE), 1781, St. Gallen.

Av. BEDA. D. G. - S. R. I. P.* The coat of arms of the Prince-Bishop of St. Gallen with the collar of the Order of the Annunciation, resting on an ermine mantle surmounted by his attributes.
Rev. ABB. S. G. - E. S. I. A. V. E. Within a wreath formed of a palm frond and a laurel branch, a bear standing facing right, carrying a tree trunk on its shoulder; below, (date).
HMZ.2-865c - Fr.366; Gold - 22 mm - 6 h
This is the second-highest grade! Sourced from Hans Nussbaum in Zurich, with a handwritten label.
NGC MS 63 PL (8534345-015).
Has a burnished (PROOFLIKE) appearance with mirror-like fields. Only minimal marks in the fields and a lovely golden patina. Superb, mint condition.

* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, which will be implemented in national law as of January 1, 2025, buyers from within the EU must pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, which will be implemented in national law as of January 1, 2025, European buyers will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot.