Reichenau 1727 kreuzer
This specimen was lot 3151 in Sincona sale 94 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 100 CHF (about US$139 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SCHWEIZ Reichenau, Herrschaft, Thomas Franz von Schauenstein, 1723-1740. Kreuzer 1727, Reichenau, ev. Langenargen. Variante mit geteilter Jahreszahl und Wertzahl "1" auf der Brust. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. (Switzerland, lordship of Reichenau, Thomas Franz von Schauenstein, 1723-40, kreuzer of 1727, Reichenau mint, variety with a divided date and value on eagle's breast. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.)"
This obscure type was struck 1723-30 and has a modest catalog value.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: billon, this specimen 0.79 g.
Catalog reference: KM 11, D.T.945f, HMZ 2-594h.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- 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 94: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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