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Saint Gall, Abbot Beda Angehrn (1767-96), silver Thaler 1780 B. BEDA D G S.R.I.P., mitre above man-
tled oval arms, sprays below, Rev. A.B.B S G E.S.I.A.V.E., bear standing right, date below, all within wreath,
27.65g (Dav 1779; KM 34). Attractively toned, with remains of original luster, in PCGS holder graded AU
55, Pop 2; the finest example graded at PCGS.
$2,500
PCGS certification 34313339.
Zurich, City Coinage, silver Thaler, 1722. MONETA REIPUBLICAE TIGURINAE, oval arms of Zu-
rich supported by rampant lion at right, Rev. DOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE above city view,
date in cartouche below, mintmaster’s initials HIG by sky line to the left, 28.05g (Dav 1785; KM 143.1). A
few hairlines otherwise toned, lustrous mint state with eye appeal, in PCGS holder graded AU 58+, Pop
1; only 1 graded finer in MS-62 at PCGS.
$1,500
PCGS certification 34313341.
Zurich, City Coinage, silver Thaler, 1726. MONETA REIPUBLICAE TIGURINAE, oval arms of Zu-
rich supported by two rampant lions, Rev. DOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE above city view, date
in cartouche below, mintmaster’s initials HIG by sky line to the left, 27.78g (Dav 1784; KM 144). Light
weakness on reverse corresponding to obverse shield, lightly toned, in PCGS holder graded AU 55, Pop
1; the finest example graded at PCGS.
$1,500
PCGS certifcation 34313340.