Rare 1621 Schaffhausen Taler: Discover Its Unique Russian Countermark!
A rare silver taler from the Swiss canton of Schaffhausen, uniquely countermarked for use in Russia, stands out as a valuable piece in the Konrad Burki collection of Swiss Cantonal coins. This particular coin, a 1621 taler countermarked in 1655 during Czar Alexei Mikhailovich’s reign, reflects a fascinating blend of Swiss and Russian history. Only … Read more