Zurich 1761 thaler Dav-1789

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Sincona sale 47, lot 3132

This specimen was lot 3132 in Sincona sale 47 (Zürich, May 2018), where it sold for 500 CHF (about US$600 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"SWITZERLAND, Stadt und Kanton Zürich, Taler 1761. Spruch. Vorzüglich-FDC. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina. (canton of Zürich, thaler of 1761. Extremely fine-uncirculated, Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.)"

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 28.09 g.

Catalog reference: D.T. 421l, HMZ 2-1164yy, KM 150, Dav-1789.

Source:

  • 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]Richter, Jürg, Auction 47, World Coins and Medals, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2018.

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