St. Gall 1620 1/2 thaler KM-60
This specimen was lot 23572 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $1,560. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND. St. Gallen. 1/2 Taler Klippe, 1620. PCGS EF-45. This handsome survivor exhibits a strong strike, though somewhat flat, with good definition of the fine details and full complete legends. The surfaces are relatively smooth displaying lovely rich cabinet patina that's complemented by subtle iridescent hues with remaining luster in the protected areas. This wholesome and attractive example is pleasing to the eye offering much originality that is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters." This type was also struck on round planchets (KM 59). It is not priced in the SCWC.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 14.20 g. 37 mm x 36.7 mm.
Catalog reference: KM-60; HMZ-2-898.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The January 2023 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Taraszka Collection and the Mark and Dottie Salton Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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