Zurich 1722 thaler Dav-1785

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Sincona sale 80, lot 5320

This specimen was lot 5320 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 275 CHF (about US$330 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND | Zurich | Stadt und Kanton, Taler 1722, Zürich. Stadtansicht. Very fine." This type was struck 1722 and 1725. Another thaler struck in 1722 featured two lions on the obverse (Dav-1784). In 1798, the canton of Zürich was forcibly incorporated into the Helvetic Republic.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 27.15 g.

Catalog reference: D.T. 422a, HMZ zu 2-1164l, Dav-1785, KM 143.1.

Source:

  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • 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]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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