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[[Image:S80-05332.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 80, lot 5332]]
 
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This specimen was lot 5332 in Sincona sale 80 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$ including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "SWITZERLAND | Zurich | Stadt und Kanton, Vierteldukat 1745, Zürich. Rare. Very fine-extremely fine." This scarce type was struck 1718-67 along with double ([[Zurich 1743 2 ducats Fr-485a|Fr-485a]]), half ([[Zurich 1743 1/2 ducat Fr-487a|Fr-487a]]) and single ducats ([[Zurich 1745 ducat Fr-486a|Fr-486a]]). In 1798, the canton of Zurich was forcibly incorporated into the Helvetic Republic.
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This specimen was lot 5332 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$ including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "SWITZERLAND | Zurich | Stadt und Kanton, Vierteldukat 1745, Zürich. Rare. Very fine-extremely fine." This scarce type was struck 1718-67 along with double ([[Zurich 1743 2 ducats Fr-485a|Fr-485a]]), half ([[Zurich 1743 1/2 ducat Fr-487a|Fr-487a]]) and single ducats ([[Zurich 1745 ducat Fr-486a|Fr-486a]]). In 1798, the canton of Zürich was forcibly incorporated into the Helvetic Republic.
  
 
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
 
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* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
 
* Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
 
* Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
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* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
 
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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* <sup>[1]</sup>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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* [[Zurich 1743 1/4 ducat Fr-488a|1743 quarter ducat]]
 
* [[Zurich 1743 1/4 ducat Fr-488a|1743 quarter ducat]]
 
* [[Zurich 1743 1/2 ducat Fr-487a|1743 half ducat]]
 
* [[Zurich 1743 1/2 ducat Fr-487a|1743 half ducat]]
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* [[Zurich 1745 thaler Dav-1789|1745 thaler, legend reverse]]
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* [[Zurich 1745 schilling|1745 schilling]]
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* [[Zurich 1745 20 schilling|1745 20 schilling]]
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* [[Zurich 1745 1/2 thaler KM-145|1745 half thaler, motto reverse]]
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* [[Zurich 1745 1/2 thaler KM-146|1745 half thaler, city view]]
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* [[Zurich 1745 thaler Dav-1789|1745 thaler, motto reverse]]
 
* [[Zurich 1745 thaler Dav-1791|1745 thaler, city view reverse]]
 
* [[Zurich 1745 thaler Dav-1791|1745 thaler, city view reverse]]
 
* [[Zurich 1745 1/2 ducat Fr-487a|1745 half ducat]]
 
* [[Zurich 1745 1/2 ducat Fr-487a|1745 half ducat]]

Latest revision as of 15:28, 12 January 2026

Sincona sale 80, lot 5332

This specimen was lot 5332 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$ including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND | Zurich | Stadt und Kanton, Vierteldukat 1745, Zürich. Rare. Very fine-extremely fine." This scarce type was struck 1718-67 along with double (Fr-485a), half (Fr-487a) and single ducats (Fr-486a). In 1798, the canton of Zürich was forcibly incorporated into the Helvetic Republic.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 0.875 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 0.85 g.

Catalog reference: D./T. 416r, HMZ 2-1163y, Fr-488a, KM 138.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • 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]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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