Zurich 1715 1/2 thaler

Heritage sale 3064, lot 31732

This specimen was lot 31732 in Heritage sale 3064 (Chicago, April 2018), where it sold for $1,800. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Zurich. Canton 1/2 Taler 1715 MS65 PCGS. The finest of only three certified by either NGC or PCGS. Very rarely offered at auction let alone in this unmatched quality, this beautiful specimen is firmly prooflike, its fields reflective and flashy and its devices crisp and matte. The obverse is dominated by a glorious red-gold patina, whilst the reverse reveals hints of steel-blue. Exceptionally well produced and in an enviable level of certification." This half thaler is listed for 1713-17 and is substantially scarcer than the city view type (KM 146) of 1720-68.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM 134.

Source:

• 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.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• ^[1]Cristiano Bierrenbach and Warren Tucker, Heritage World Coin Auction 3064, featuring the Doug Robins Collection of Canadian Tokens, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.

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