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Latest revision as of 15:39, 12 January 2026
This specimen was lot 3260 in Sincona sale 94 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 1,600 CHF (about US$2,218 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SCHWEIZ Zürich, Stadt und Kanton, Doppeldukat 1756/1, Zürich. Jahreszahl im Stempel aus 1751 geändert. Sehr selten. Sehr schön. Fassungsspuren. (Switzerland, canton of Zürich, Very rare, Very Fine, Traces of jewelry.)"
This scarce type was struck 1718-67 along with quarter (Fr-488a), half (Fr-487a) and single ducats.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.98 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 6.86 g.
Catalog reference: KM 141, D.T. 402w, HMZ 2-1160bb, Fr-485a.
- 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 94: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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