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This specimen was lot 5133 in Sincona sale 80 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 2,900 CHF (about US$3,476 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "SWITZERLAND | [[Switzerland, Geneva|Geneva]] | Stadt und Kanton, 2 Quarts (1/2 Sol oder 6 Deniers) 1750 G, Genf. Goldabschlag [struck in gold]. Extremely rare. Very fine-extremely fine." This type was struck in billon in 1750. Silver and gold strikes were made for presentation.
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This specimen was lot 5133 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 2,900 CHF (about US$3,476 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "SWITZERLAND | [[Switzerland, Geneva|Geneva]] | Stadt und Kanton, 2 Quarts (1/2 Sol oder 6 Deniers) 1750 G, Genf. Goldabschlag [struck in gold]. Extremely rare. Very fine-extremely fine." This type was struck in billon in 1750. Silver and gold strikes were made for presentation.
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown.

Revision as of 12:23, 10 June 2025

Sincona sale 80, lot 5133

This specimen was lot 5133 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 2,900 CHF (about US$3,476 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND | Geneva | Stadt und Kanton, 2 Quarts (1/2 Sol oder 6 Deniers) 1750 G, Genf. Goldabschlag [struck in gold]. Extremely rare. Very fine-extremely fine." This type was struck in billon in 1750. Silver and gold strikes were made for presentation.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: billon, silver or gold, this specimen 1.39 g.

Catalog reference: Demole 112, Richter (Proben) 1-338, D.T. 1025, Anm, HMZ 2-351l, Anm., KM 76 (billon), KM 76a (silver), KM 76b (gold).

Source:

  • 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, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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