Zurich 1783 thaler Dav-1798
The first specimen was lot 29239 in Heritage sale 3022 (New York, January 2013), where it sold for $329. The catalog description[1] noted, "Zurich Taler 1783, XF, lightly cleaned. Sharply struck for the type." The second specimen was lot 5342 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$390 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted, "SWITZERLAND | Zurich | Stadt und Kanton, Taler 1783, Zürich. Extremely fine." This type is listed for 1783, 1794 and 1796. Its design is unusual as most Zurich thalers feature a city view. In 1798, Zurich was forcibly incorporated into the Helvetian Republic.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, the second specimen 25.03 g.
Catalog reference: D.T. 430a, HMZ 2-1164kkk, Dav-1798, KM 175.
- 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, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3021, featuring the Cecil Webster, Richard P. Ariagno and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.
- [2]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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