Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector.
Ducat 1686 LCS, Berlin.
Extremely rare.
Attractive piece.
Maximilian II.
Ducat 1855.
Only a few pieces are known.
Extremely fine-uncirculated.
Ferdinand Albrecht I.
Löser in the weight of 4 Reichstalers 1670, Clausthal.
Extremely rare.
Attractive piece.
Friedrich Adolf.
5 Ducats 1711, Detmold.
Only known piece.
Extremely fine-uncirculated.
10 Ducats 1630.
Extremely rare.
Extremely fine.
6 Ducats, n. d. (1765-1790), with the title of Joseph II.
NGC MS 62 PL.
Extremely rare.
Attractive piece from polished dies.
Almost uncirculaed.
Johann Adolf, 1590-1616.
Portugalöser (10 ducats) n.d., Eutin.
Extremely rare and of particular
significance in monetary history.
Attractive piece.
Leopold I, 1657-1705.
20 Ducats, n. d. (after 1666), Hall,
by M. König.
Extremely rare.
Almost extremely fine.
20 Ducats 1687.
NGC AU 58.
Extremely rare.
Extremely fine.
Salvator medal in the weight of 24 Ducats,
n. d. (after 1843), by K. Lange.
NGC PF 61.
Extremely rare.
Proof.
CIT’s Reconstruction – Gorilla
Following “Elephant – Savanna Power” in 2024, this year will see the release of the second motif in CIT’s Reconstruction series: “Gorilla – Guardian of the Jungle”. Both issues are characterized by their unusual ways to depict animals. The bust image of a gorilla is decomposed into horizontal, rod-like segments that are slightly offset from each other, creating an alienating effect. The edge of the commemorative coin is particularly noteworthy as it precisely matches the form of the segments, creating a highly complex Special Shape. Achieving such a coin edge requires utmost precision, a great deal of expertise, and mastery of all the possibilities of contemporary minting technology. The coin was minted using the special smartminting® technique in ultra high relief and with partial colouring at B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich.
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Description of the Coin
One side shows the head of a gorilla in a three-quarter view facing left. The depiction consists of slightly offset, rod-like segments that extend beyond the edge of the coin. On the right the legend GUARDIAN / OF THE / JUNGLE / 2026. Decorative patterns in the background.
The other side depicts the portrait of Charles III by Dan Thorne (initials DT); around it 10 DOLLARS / Charles III / COOK ISLANDS, surrounded by more patterns.
Cook Islands / 10 Dollars / Silver .9999 / 2 oz / 45 mm / Mintage: 999.
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The color application is particularly remarkable as it impressively highlights the gorilla’s eyes. They appear to follow the viewer everywhere, no matter from which angle you look at the coin. This color application is a new feature that was not used for Savanna Power. The subtle coloring enhances the visual effect created by the contrast between the photorealistic image and the sense of alienation.
Male western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla). Photo: RedGazelle15 via Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Reconstruction series will amaze connoisseurs and lovers of innovative minting technology alike. It demonstrates CIT’s creative approach to reimagining motifs and H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt’s ability to bring even to most unusual ideas to life.
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