Zurich 1751 thaler Dav-1791

Sincona sale 81, lot 6213

This specimen was lot 6213 in Sincona sale 81 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 375 CHF (about US$450 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND | Zurich | Stadt und Kanton, Taler 1751, Zürich. Stadtansicht [City view]. Gezackter Rand. Very fine-extremely fine." This type was struck 1745, 1748, 1751, 1753, 1756, 1758, 1761 along with thalers with a legend reverse (Dav-1789).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 28.40 g.

Catalog reference: KM 143.4, D.T. 422l, HMZ 2-1164qq, Dav-1791.

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, Juerg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 81, the Max Walty-Hussy Collection: Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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