Geneva 1750-G 2 quarts
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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[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 76b.
- 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, Jurg, 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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