Zurich 1647 8 ducats Fr-470
This specimen was lot 30470 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $66,000. The catalog description[1] noted,
"Exceptionally Rare Zurich 8 Ducat. Switzerland: Zurich. Canton gold 8 Ducat 1647 UNC Details (Tooled) NGC. An incredibly rare gold 8 Ducat struck with taler dies, though of a different design than is illustrated in various cited references, which depict the alternative motif of two lions holding wreaths rather than a sword and branch. This offering appears to be the only example that has come to market since this exact specimen was previously offered in 2002, and may even be unique in this design. Though marks throughout the surfaces indicate tooling, the flan preserves clear and original luster, while highpoint features remain absent of any discernible wear. An ideal target for the specialist collector, and very likely a singular opportunity to acquire an example of this fleeting and seemingly otherwise totally unavailable type. Ex. Leu Numismatik Auction 84 (October 2002, Lot 894); Leu Numismatik Auction 60 (October 1994, Lot 21). From the Paramount Collection."
This date is unlisted in the SCWC.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 27.29 g.
Catalog reference: KM-B70 (unlisted date), cf. Fr-470 (different design), HMZ-Unl., Hürlimann-Unl., Wunderly-Unl.
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- 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 3096, featuring the Paramount Collection of World & Ancient Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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