Solothurn 1797 duplone Fr-391

Heritage sale 3076, lot 32295

This specimen was lot 32295 in Heritage sale 3076 (Long Beach, CA, September 2019), where it sold for $2,400. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Switzerland: Solothurn. Canton gold Duplone 1797 MS62 NGC, A lightly toned example with a clear, bold strike, satiny luster, and hints of mirroring in the fields. From the Allen Moretti Swiss Collection." This expensive type was struck 1796-98 and was accompanied by quarter, half and double duplone.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 7.64 g, 0.900 fine gold.

Catalog reference: KM 60, Fr-391, HMZ-2-840c.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• 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]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3076, featuring the Allen Moretti Swiss Collection and the James Mossman Collection of Canadian Coinage, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.

Link to:

• Solothurn 1795 20 batzen
• 1796 quarter duplone
• 1796 half duplone
• 1796 duplone
• 1796 double duplone
• Bern 1797 duplone Fr-187
• 1797 double duplone
• 1798 duplone
• 1798 double duplone
• Coins and currency dated 1797