Zurich 1649 thaler Dav-4643
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This specimen was lot 5464 in Sincona sale 35 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 250 CHF (about US$297 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Zurich | Stadt, Taler 1649/7. Sehr schön. (city of Zürich, thaler of 1649. Very fine.)"
This type was struck 1649 only and is somewhat scarce. The overdate is not mentioned in the SCWC.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen: 28.08 g.
Catalog reference: D.T. 1072b, HMZ 2-1146h, KM 72, Dav-4643.
- [1]Jürg Richter, Schweizer Münzen und Medaillen vom Mittelalter bis in die Neuzeit, Auktion 35, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
- 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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