Zurich 1622 1/2 thaler

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Sincona sale 70, lot 3662

This specimen was lot 3662 in Sincona sale 70 (Zürich, May 2021), where it sold for 300 CHF (about US$398 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"SWITZERLAND | Zurich | Stadt und Kanton. Halbtaler 1622, Zürich. Interessante Fehlprägung: Stellenweise inkuse Rückseitenprägung. Gutes sehr schön. (Switzerland, canton of Zurich, half thaler of 1622, Zürich mint. Interesting variety with incuse star on the obverse. Good very fine.)"

This type was struck 1622 and undated. It was the last half thaler until 1647.

Reported Mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 15.17 g.

Catalog reference: KM 35, Hürlimann 7656. D.T. 1082b, HMZ 2-1147c.

Source:

  • 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]Jürg Richter, Auction 70, Swiss Coins and Medals and Rarities in Gold, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.

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