Zurich (15)60 thaler Dav-8778

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Jean Elsen sale 120, lot 1550
Zurich 1560 thaler rev JElsen 120-1550.jpg
Sincona sale 4, lot 5657

The first specimen was lot 1550 in Jean Elsen sale 120 (Brussels, March 2014), where it sold for €190 (about US$312 including buyer's fees. The catalog description[1] noted,

"SUISSE, ZURICH, Ville, AR Taler, 1560, Droit: Lion debout à gauche, tenant un globe crucigère et l'écu de la ville. Revers: Aigle impériale couronnée. Griffe au droit. Très Beau. (Switzerland, city of Zurich, silver thaler of 1560. Obverse: lion rampant to left, bearing orb and shield; reverse: crowned imperial eagle. Scratch on obverse, very fine.)"

The second specimen was lot 5657 in Sincona sale 4 (Zurich, October 2011), where it sold for 350 CHF (about US$466 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted,

"SCHWEIZ Zürich Stadt Taler 1560. Nach links aufgerichteter Löwe mit Schild und Reichsapfel. Rv. Gekrönter, nimbierter Doppeladler. Sehr schön. (Switzerland, city of Zurich, thaler of 1560. Obverse: lion rampant to left holding shield and orb; reverse: crowned, nimbate double headed eagle. Very fine.)"

Recorded Mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, the first specimen 28,29 g, the second specimen 28,44 g.

Catalog reference: Hürlimann, 517; HMZ 2-1123k, Dav-8778.

Source:

  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1484-1600, Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1977.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, Vente Publique 120, Brussels: Jean Elsen & ses Fils, S.A., 2014.
  • [2]Numismatic Coins, Medals & Banknotes: Auction 4, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2011.

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