Zurich 1810-B ducat Fr-486b

Sincona sale 18, lot 3701

This specimen was lot 3701 in Sincona sale 18 (Zürich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 950 (about US$1,252 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"Dukat 1810. Fast vorzüglich. (canton of Zürich, ducat of 1810, choice extremely fine.)"

This rare type was struck 1775 and 1810 only.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.49 g, .979 fine gold, .109 troy oz AGW; the second specimen is 3.44 g.

Catalog reference: KM 161, D.T. 17, HMZ 2-1171a, Fr-486b.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• 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.
• ^[1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2014.

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