1768 Switzerland Half Taler Thaler Zurich City View Silver Coin Nice Toning AU58
Description: Beautiful nicely toned about uncirculated silver coin dated 1768 from Switzerland. This is a half Taler or Thaler coin from the city state of Zurich. The coin depicts the oval arms of the city of Zurich supported by a rampant lion at the right and facing left surrounded by the inscription "MONETA REIPUBLICAE TIGURI NAE" on the reverse. The obverse shows the city view with the river Limmat in the center with boats on it and buildings along the river banks into the horizon with the date below the scene in a cartouche. The reverse also has the legend "TIGURUM" above the scene along the edge. This is a rare and very desirable coin that is difficult to find in such nice grade. It is beautiful with nice toning and great eye appeal. It is KM-146 measuring ~33 mm ( a beautiful large flan). The coin is graded AU58 by PCGS and comes in a plastic slab so labelled. Please carefully review the scan provided as it is part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1768.
Mint: Switzerland.
Size and weight: This is a Half Thaler measures ~33 mm in diameter.
References: It is KM #146.
Condition: The coin is graded AU58 by PCGS and comes in a plastic slab so labelled. The coin is nicely toned with great eye appeal with all of its being very well preserved. the coin has wear commensurate with its about uncirculated state but has no major issues that we could find. It does have light wear, some surface scratches, and a few minor bag. The coin is much better than the photos suggest. Please see photo to appreciate the beauty and condition of this coin.
