1085907 | SWISS CANTONS. Basel. (17th Century) ND AV 3 Ducats or Medallic 3 Ducats "Glückhennentaler". NGC AU53. By Stefan Heinrich. 29mm. 10.02gm. ALIT. ET. PRO/ *TEGIT* (She nourishes and shields). Mother hen with four chicks before partial cityscape and radiant clouds above; legend in exergue / City view of Basel with city shield of arms above. Unlisted in Krause; Fr.-78; SM-1166; Unlisted in HMZ.

Friedberg lists this type as a monetary issue. The imagery depicted on this medallic "Glückhennentaler" struck from taler dies, depicts the relationship between city administrators and their citizens. The notion that the Grand Council saw to the protection of its "dear children," with the Latin legend translating to "She nourishes and protects" evokes such an allegory. The earliest issues of this type were signed with the initials of Friedrich Fecher, while subsequent pieces in the series omitted the artist's initials. This unsigned piece is thought possibly to be by Stefan Heinrich. Currently the finest known at NGC as of February 2026

Ex Heritage 3075 (15 August 2019) Lot 32385.


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