Zurich (15)58 thaler Dav-8778

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Sincona 23, lot 3813

This specimen was lot 3813 in Sincona sale 23 (Zürich, May 2015), where it sold for 300 CHF (about US$377 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"Zürich, Stadt, Taler 1558. Münzmeister Hans Gutenson. Sehr schön. (city of Zürich, thaler of 1558, very fine.)"

Davenport lists this type with numerous varieties for 1558-61.

Recorded Mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 28.50 g.

Catalog reference: Hürlimann 470 var, HMZ 2-1123f; Dav-8778.

Source:

  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1484-1600, Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1977.
  • 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]Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 23, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2015.

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