Zurich 1739 1/2 ducat Fr-487a

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Sincona sale 80, lot 5327

This specimen was lot 5327 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 300 CHF (about US$ including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND | Zurich | Stadt und Kanton, Halbdukat 1739, Zürich. Rare. Good very fine. Minor scratches." This scarce type was struck 1718-67 along with double (Fr-485a), quarter (Fr-488a) and single ducats (Fr-486a). In 1798, the canton of Zürich was forcibly incorporated into the Helvetic Republic.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.75 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 1.67 g.

Catalog reference: D.T. 411q, HMZ 2-1162w. Fr-487a, KM 139.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • 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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