Thaler Perhaps ? 1639 Nova Moneta. Is It Genuine Even ? (Id: Zuerich Batzen)

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JBL Valued Member United Kingdom 289 Posts	Posted 04/11/2020 05:09 am I am very sceptical about this 'coin'. It looks like it should be easy to identify, dated 1639, legend 'NOVA MONETA' and ?HVRIGENSIS'. Austrian/Russian style double headed eagle and a clear shield. I searched and cannot find it. So.... is it a real coin or a funny mix copy, a tourist trap item ? Any ideas appreciated. Weight 2.0g. Diameter 24mm metal is silver -like, not copper or bronze. Thanks Brian. Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34398 Posts	Posted 04/11/2020 05:57 am @JBL, that is a nice billon coin that you have there. From the shield on your second pic, this looks like it came from the Swiss canton of Zürich. Also, the weight and diameter seem more consistent with a Batzen denomination (as opposed to a Thaler). I don't have too many Thalers in my collection, but those guys are more like hockey pucks than coins. Assuming that the inscription on the front is THVRICENSIS, here is a link to the numista page: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces89213.html "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
JBL Valued Member United Kingdom 289 Posts	Posted 04/11/2020 06:18 am Many thanks Spence, that is a nice surprise. Looks like I need a better set of glasses Cheers Brian. Report this Post to the Staff
tdziemia Pillar of the Community United States 7939 Posts	Posted 04/11/2020 09:42 am Nice coin! When we search, it's easy to forget how widespread that Hapsburg eagle was in central Europe in the 1600s. Switzerland, parts of northern Italy, Silesia, etc ... Report this Post to the Staff
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