Lot 853
Switzerland -- Basel. Silver 2 Taler, ND. Dav-1741; KM-71. City name in cartouche above city view; wreath border. Reverse: City arms at center of circular border of eight arms in circular shields. Excellent, bold strike, with ever-present doubling minimal here. Handling marks fairly modest, with much of the mint luster remaining. Beautifully toned in delicate multi-colored hues, with a predominance of blues and greens. Rare. NGC graded MS-63.
Basel, located on the Rhine River, has been a major port for centuries. The ships can pass all the way to Rotterdam and from there enter the world's oceans. Basel borders both Germany and France. In fact, its airport is located completely in France, which makes customs formalities most interesting.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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| Realized $5,520 |
