Switzerland
Basel. City 2 Taler 1741 AU50 NGC, KM150, Dav-1749, HMZ-2-98d, Divo-739. An ever-popular "city view" Taler of Basel featuring a whimsical rendition of the city's heraldic animal, the basilisk. While notable adjustment marks are witnessed to the peripheries of each side, the current example displays a pleasing strength of strike to the central motifs that make this issue instantly recognizable.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 800-1200 USD