Stadt Zürich 9 Ducats "Gold Schnabeltaler", 1559

9 Ducats aus Stadt Zürich. Ausgegeben 1559. Geprägt in Gold. Durchmesser 41.7 mm, Gewicht 31.51 g.

Avers

Coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire on gothic shield supported by two rampant lions. Two mirrored coats of arms of Zürich on asymmetrical shields below. (Latin (unabridged): Moneta nova Thuricensis civitatis imperialis.
English: New coin of the imperial city of Zurich.)

Revers

Coat of arms of Zürich in the centre. Wreath with nine trefoils around. Surrounded by nine coats of arms of the bailiffs of Kyburg, Grüningen, Regensberg, Eglisau, Greifensee, Knonau, Andelfingen, Wädenswil, and Laufen. Lily-like ornaments between the shields. (Latin (unabridged): Domine conserva nos in pace.
English: God, preserve us in peace.)