Zurich 1743 ducat Fr-486a

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Sincona sale 70, lot 3677

This specimen was lot 3677 in Sincona sale 70 (Zürich, May 2021), where it sold for 5,000 CHF (about US$6,583 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"SWITZERLAND | Zurich | Stadt und Kanton. Dukat 1743, Zürich. Löwe mit Zürcher Wappenschild und Langschwert auf einem Bodenabschnitt nach links schreitend. Rv. Vierzeilige Inschrift mit Jahreszahl auf einer reich verzierten Kartusche. Selten. NGC MS66. Prachtvolle Erhaltung. (Switzerland, canton of Zurich, ducat of 1743, Zurich mint. Lion with Zurich arms and long sword; reverse: four line inscription with date in a cartouche. Rare, gem circulated, Magnificent condition.)"

This type was struck without change 1718-67 yet remains scarce. In 1798, the canton of Zürich was forcibly incorporated into the Helvetic Republic.

Reported Mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.49 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3.42 g.

Catalog reference: KM 140, D.T. 406s, HMZ 2-1161aa. Fr-486a.

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]Jürg Richter, Auction 70, Swiss Coins and Medals and Rarities in Gold, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.

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