Zurich (1580) ducat Fr-440

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Sincona sale 20, lot 3843

This specimen was lot 3843 in Sincona sale 20 (Zurich, October 2014), where it sold for CHF 12,500 (about US$15,665 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "[Zurich.] Dukat o. J. (1580). Die Stadtpatrone Felix und Regula stehen nebeneinander von vorne mit ihren Köpfe in den Händen. Rv. Karl der Grosse mit Krone und Reichsapfel thront von vorne. Sehr selten. Gutes vorzüglich. (Obverse: SS. Felix and Regula stand together, holding their heads in their hands. Reverse: Charlemagne enthroned with crown and orb; very rare, good extremely fine.)"

Recorded Mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.45 g, 0.986 fine gold, this specimen 3.40 g.

Catalog reference: HMZ 2-1118a, Fr-440.

Source:

  • 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.
  • 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, Numismatic Coins & Medals: Auction 20, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2014.

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