Zurich 1723 20 schilling

Sincona sale 83, lot 5117

This specimen was lot 5117 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 750 CHF (about US$1,004 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND Zurich. 20 Schilling (Halbgulden) 1723, Zürich. Sehr selten in dieser Erhaltung. Fast FDC. (canton of Zurich, twenty schilling or half gulden of 1723, Zurish mint. Very rare in this condition, About uncirculated)." This type was struck 1718-36, 1739-45, 1748, 1751-58, 1761, 1767-68. Like many Swiss minors, it has a low catalog value. One thaler = 72 schillinge.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 7.57 g, silver, 30 mm diameter, this specimen 8.25 g.

Catalog reference: KM 137, Hürlimann 805. D.T. 445e, HMZ zu 2-1166k.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• Richter, Juerg, 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 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.

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• 1721 quarter ducat
• 1722 ducat
• 1723 half thaler, motto reverse
• 1723 half thaler, city view
• 1723 thaler
• 1723 half ducat
• 1723 ducat
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• 1724 thaler, motto reverse
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