Zurich 1629 dicken

Sincona sale 81, lot 6209

This specimen was lot 6209 in Sincona sale 81 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 100 CHF (about US$120 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND | Zurich | Stadt und Kanton, Dicken 1629, Zürich. Very fine." Dickens were made in Zurich in various styles 1611-35. We're not sure of the exact face value assigned to this coin but its weight is between one quarter and one third of a thaler. Klippe versions exist.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen is 8.82 g.

Catalog reference: KM 42 (unlisted date), D.T. 1087. HMZ 2-1148e.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• Richter, Juerg, 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, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 81, the Max Walty-Hussy Collection: Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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