Zurich 1730 thaler Dav-1785

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Sincona sale 4, lot 5665

This specimen was lot 5665 in Sincona sale 4 (Zürich, October 2011), where it sold for 1,600 CHF (about US$2,128 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"SCHWEIZ Zürich Stadt Taler 1730. Nach links schreitender Löwe mit Schwert und Stadtwappen. Rv. Stadtansicht vom See her. Fast FDC. (Switzerland, city of Zürich, thaler of 1730. Obverse: lion rampant to left holding shield and orb; reverse: city view. Choice uncirculated.)"

This type was struck 1729-32 when "city view" thalers were becoming old-fashioned. Similar city view thalers appeared as late as 1761.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver; this specimen is 27,76 g.

Catalog reference: KM 143.2, D.T. 422d, HMZ 2-1164y, Dav-1785.

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]Numismatic Coins, Medals & Banknotes: Auction 4, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2011.

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