Zurich 1779 thaler Dav-1795

Heritage sale 3073, lot 33761

This specimen was lot 33761 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $228. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Zurich. City Taler 1779 AU53 NGC. A difficult type in conditions approaching Mint State. Lightly toned with strong remnants of gleaming luster in the fields. From the Engelen Collection of World Coinage." A scarce one year type, verging on rare, altho this example realized only one-fourth of its catalog value.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM 167, Dav-1795.

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, 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]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.

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