1079044 | SWISS CANTONS. Basel. 1740 H (Johann Jakob Handmann, Mintmaster) AV Pattern or Off-Metal 3 Ducats. PCGS MS63PL (Prooflike). 10.40gm. Eight shields above BASILEA over city view / Basilisk holding shield. KM Pn8; Fr.-64; Richter (Proben) 1-65; D.T. 768; cf. HMZ 2-102c.

Struck with 1/4 Thaler dies, KM#144; Richter lists under Proben (patterns). Superb prooflike surfaces and exceedingly rare.


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