Bern 1619 batzen

Sincona sale 91, lot 3122

This specimen was lot 3122 in Sincona sale 91 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 1,200 CHF (about US$1,586 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"SCHWEIZ Bern, Stadt und Kanton, Batzen 1619, Bern. Sehr selten. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. (Switzerland, canton of Bern, batzen of 1619, Bern mint. Very rare, Very fine-extremely fine.)"

This type was struck 1617-23 and undated. The 1619 is the only scarce date altho all are rare in choice condition.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: billon or silver, this specimen 2.34 g.

Catalog reference: KM 15, Lohner 658, D.T. 1150d, HMZ 2-197g.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 91, The Konrad Bürki Collection - Part 1 (Swiss Cantonal Coins), Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

Link to:

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• 1620 half dicken
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• Coins and currency dated 1619