Zug 1804 angster
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This specimen was lot 3725 in Sincona sale 64 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 750 CHF (about US$940 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SWITZERLAND | Zug | Stadt und Kanton. Angster 1804, Cham. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. Vorzüglich. (city and canton of Zug, angster of 1804. Rare in this condition, Extremely fine.)"
This type was struck 1804 only and is scarce. The angster was the lowest copper denomination, equivalent to a farthing or a cent.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: copper, this specimen 0.62 g.
Catalog reference: KM 61, D.T. 103 HMZ 2-1109a.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 64: Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
- Divo, Jean-Paul, and Edwin Tobler, Die Münzen der Schweiz, im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert, Zürich: Bank Leu & Co AG, 1969.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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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