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HERITAGE: SWITZERLAND SHOWCASEHeritage Auctions will be hosting their Switzerland World Coins Showcase Auction on June 15. Select items are discussed below. -Garrett 
Basel. City silver Medallic "Hen" 1/4 Taler ND (1650) MS63 NGC, Friedlander-1167. An elusive and contested medallic type, known colloquially as the "Hen Medal". Many slight variations exist, this one pairing the highly popular imagery of an obverse city view with a protective mother hen watching over her chicks. This imagery of the hen guarding her chicks was representative of the city's Grand Council seeing to the protection of the citizens.
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Basel. City "City View" Taler 1785-H MS61 NGC, KM179, Dav-1755. One of the most iconic pieces of 18th-century Swiss coinage, the "City View" talers remain desirable and it is clear to see why, with eye-pleasing surfaces abundant with crisp artistic details depicted with impressive clarity on both facets and the obverse's picturesque view. This is an excellent representative, in Mint State condition and located within the upper echelons of the certified population, infrequently found any finer.
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Graubunden. Canton 10 Batzen 1825-N MS64 PCGS, KM12, HMZ-2-603a. Reeded edge. One of the more challenging members of the series, due to its low mintage of 2,000. An elusive issue with an attractive appearance. Witnessed here with a dark dove patina and a subtle yet enticing glitter. Located in the upper echelons of its type, with the second highest grade available among the certified population.
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Zurich. Canton gold 1/4 Ducat 1761/58 MS64+ PCGS, KM138, Fr-405. Overdate variety. A golden treasure deserving of its plus superlative with a pleasing amount of luster. None grade higher at PCGS.
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Zurich. Canton gold "Zwingli" Ducat 1719 MS62 PCGS, KM-XM1, Fr-489, HMZ-2-1161k. Issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Zwingli's first preaching in Zurich. An incredibly attractive offering that remains desirable, broadcasting marigold, almost fully mirrored surfaces.
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Confederation "Basel Shooting Festival" 5 Francs 1879 MS66 PCGS, Bern mint, KM-XS14, Richter-92a. Swirling luster and eye-catching, bold design motifs on this attractive representative that is rarely found in this high of a state of preservation, with only one graded higher. Housed in a vintage green PCGS holder.
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"History of the Roman Republic - Scipio Africanus" bronze Medal 1748-Dated MS64 Brown NGC, Eisler-297. 31.5mm. By Jean Dassier and his sons. Metal: Bronze
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