Zurich 1758 thaler Dav-1789
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This specimen was lot 3693 in Sincona sale 18 (Zürich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 275 (about US$362 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Taler 1758. Spruch. Fast vorzüglich. (canton of Zürich, thaler of 1758, choice extremely fine.)"
This type was struck in Zurich 1736-68 and was one of a series of thalers struck throughout the eighteenth century. Many of the later issues were "city view" thalers. The obverse legend, "MONETA REIPUBLICAE TIGURINAE," means "coin of the Republic of Zurich."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver, this specimen 27.77 g.
Catalog reference: D.T. 422o, HMZ 2-1164vv. KM 150, Dav-1789.
- 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.
- 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.
- [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2014.
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