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[[Image:Zurich S20-03585q00.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 20, lot 3585]] | [[Image:Zurich S20-03585q00.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 20, lot 3585]] | ||
| − | This specimen was lot 3585 in Sincona sale 20 ( | + | This specimen was lot 3585 in Sincona sale 20 (Zürich, October 2014), where it sold for CHF 400 (about US$501 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Taler 1622. Interessanter Schrötling: Dieser weist an drei Stellen (2 x auf der Vs, 1 x auf der Rs.) eindeutige Merkmale einer Überarbeitung auf. Die Rondelle hat nach dem Auswalzen an den drei Positionen fehlerhafte Stellen aufgewiesen, welche dann mit etwas Silber aufgefüllt wurden; wohl auch deshalb, damit das Gewicht zu stimmen kam. Nach der anschliessenden Prägung blieben diese aufgefüllten Stellen immer noch sichtbar. Äusserst interessantes Studienobjekt. Gutes sehr schön.'' (Interesting flan: this specimen has three spots (two on the obverse, one on the reverse) with unique features. The roundel had three flaws after rolling which were then filled with a plug of silver; no doubt to bring the weight up to standard. After the subsequent strike these plugs were still visible. Extremely interesting subject of study. Good very fine.)"</blockquote> This type is listed for 1622, 1624 and 1645 and is of average scarcity. It is the first thaler issued in Zurich in the seventeenth century. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ||
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* Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014. | * Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014. | ||
* Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns, 1600-1700,'' Galesburg, IL, 1974. | * Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns, 1600-1700,'' Galesburg, IL, 1974. | ||
| − | * Richter, | + | * 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. |
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''Numismatic Coins & Medals: Auction 20,'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''Numismatic Coins & Medals: Auction 20,'' Zürich: Sincona AG, 2014. |
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* [[Zurich (1560) thaler Dav-8783|(1560) thaler]] | * [[Zurich (1560) thaler Dav-8783|(1560) thaler]] | ||
| − | * [[Zurich (1620) ducat Fr-442]] | + | * [[Zurich (1620) ducat Fr-442|(1620) ducat]] |
| + | * [[Zurich (1621) 1/2 thaler|(1621) half thaler]] | ||
| + | * [[Zurich 1622 batzen|1622 batzen]] | ||
| + | * [[Zurich 1622 dicken KM-32|1622 dicken, shield obverse]] | ||
* [[Zurich 1622 1/2 thaler|1622 half thaler]] | * [[Zurich 1622 1/2 thaler|1622 half thaler]] | ||
| + | * [[Zug 1622 thaler Dav-4633]] | ||
| + | * [[Zurich 1622 2 thaler Dav-4637|1622 double thaler]] | ||
* [[Zurich 1622 goldgulden Fr-434|1622 goldgulden]] | * [[Zurich 1622 goldgulden Fr-434|1622 goldgulden]] | ||
| − | * [[Zurich 1624 | + | * [[Zurich 1624 batzen KM-41|1624 batzen, klippe]] |
| + | * [[Zurich 1624 thaler Dav-4638|1624 thaler]] | ||
* [[Zurich 1640 thaler Dav-4639|1640 thaler]] | * [[Zurich 1640 thaler Dav-4639|1640 thaler]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1622]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1622]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:55, 11 January 2026
This specimen was lot 3585 in Sincona sale 20 (Zürich, October 2014), where it sold for CHF 400 (about US$501 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Taler 1622. Interessanter Schrötling: Dieser weist an drei Stellen (2 x auf der Vs, 1 x auf der Rs.) eindeutige Merkmale einer Überarbeitung auf. Die Rondelle hat nach dem Auswalzen an den drei Positionen fehlerhafte Stellen aufgewiesen, welche dann mit etwas Silber aufgefüllt wurden; wohl auch deshalb, damit das Gewicht zu stimmen kam. Nach der anschliessenden Prägung blieben diese aufgefüllten Stellen immer noch sichtbar. Äusserst interessantes Studienobjekt. Gutes sehr schön. (Interesting flan: this specimen has three spots (two on the obverse, one on the reverse) with unique features. The roundel had three flaws after rolling which were then filled with a plug of silver; no doubt to bring the weight up to standard. After the subsequent strike these plugs were still visible. Extremely interesting subject of study. Good very fine.)"
This type is listed for 1622, 1624 and 1645 and is of average scarcity. It is the first thaler issued in Zurich in the seventeenth century.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver; this specimen is 28.80 g.
Catalog reference: D.T.1068b, HMZ 2-1146a, Dav-4638, KM 37.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
- 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, Numismatic Coins & Medals: Auction 20, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2014.
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