Zurich 1734 thaler Dav-1788

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Sincona sale 89, lot 707

This specimen was lot 707 in Sincona sale 89 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 1,000 CHF (about US$1,322 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"SCHWEIZ Zürich, Stadt und Kanton, Taler 1734, Zürich. Stadtansicht. Vorzüglich. Überdurchschnittliche Erhaltung. Exemplar der Auktion Hess Divo 279, Zürich, April 1999, Los 377. Exemplar der Sammlung Stuker, Auktion Leu 3, Zürich, April 1972, Los 162. (Switzerland, city and canton of Zurich, thaler of 1734, Zurich mint, city view. Extremely fine, Extraordinary condition.)"

This particular city view thaler was struck 1734, 1736 and 1739. The last Zurich city view thaler was struck in 1790.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 28.26 g.

Catalog reference: KM 140, D.T. 422f, HMZ 2-1164cc, Dav-1788.

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 89, The Garrulus Collection of Numismatic Rarities and Masterpieces, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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