1077349 | SWITZERLAND. Zurich. 1989 AV Medal of 85 Ducats Weight. PCGS SP68. By Huguenin Freres & Co. Edge: Plain. 70mm. 299.27gm. IN MEMORIAN/ DIE ZURCHER ZUNFTE// HANS WALDMANN BURGERMEISTER VON ZURICH. Facing bust to right / GRANDSON MURTEN/ ✭ NANCY ✭. Full length standing armored figure with inscribed banner above; shields of plumed arms to either side; signed W.M. below left and fineness 999.9 and HF stamped below right; 1489-1989 in exergue.

For the 500th Anniversary of the death of Hans Waldmann and struck in 999.9 fine gold in a tiny mintage of just 25 pieces.

Includes original capsule and housed in an oversized holder.


Please use this link to verify the PCGS certification number 48125647




Hans Waldmann (1435-1489) was a Swiss military leader and served as Mayor of Zurich between 1483–1489. He was beheaded on the 6 April 1489 following a peasant revolt.