Haldenstein 1687 6 kreuzer KM-60

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Sincona sale 64, lot 3367

This specimen was lot 3367 in Sincona sale 64 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 275 CHF (about US$345 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"SWITZERLAND | Grisons | Haldenstein, Herrschaft. Georg Philipp von Schauenstein, 1671-1695. 6 Kreuzer 1687, Haldenstein. Variante mit fünffeldigem Wappen auf der Adlerbrust. Selten. Schön-sehr schön. (lordship of Haldenstein, George Philip of Schauenstein, 1671-95, six kreuzer of 1687, Haldenstein mint, variety with five-fold arms on the eagle's breast. Rare, Fine-very fine.)"

Another six kreuzer exists for 1687 with the date on the obverse (KM 61).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: billon, this specimen 2.55 g.

Catalog reference: KM 60, D.T. 1603, HMZ 2-540a.

Source:

  • [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 64: Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
  • 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.

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