Geneva 1714-IPD 10-1/2 sols
This specimen was lot 3263 in Sincona sale 64 (Zurich, June 2020), where it sold for 350 CHF (about US$439 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SWITZERLAND | Geneva | Stadt und Kanton, 10 1/2 Sols 1714, Genf. Mzz. IPD. FDC. Prachtvolle Erhaltung. (canton of Geneva, 10½ sols of 1714, Geneva mint. Uncirculated, Magnificent condition.)"
This type was struck 1714-15. A few presentation pieces exist in gold.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 2.50 g.
Catalog reference: KM 61, D.T. 1011a, HMZ 2-344a.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 64: Swiss Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
- 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.
Link to:
- Geneva 1702 2 quarts struck in silver
- 1710 21 sols
- Geneva 1715 2 quarts struck in silver
- Geneva 1715 3 quarts = 9 deniers
- Geneva 1721 2 quarts = 6 deniers, struck in silver
- 1721 thaler
- Coins and currency dated 1714