Stadt Zürich Ducat, 1661

1 Ducat aus Stadt Zürich. Ausgegeben 1661. Geprägt in Gold. Durchmesser 23 mm, Gewicht 3.44 g.

Avers

Rampant lion facing left, raising sword in right arm and holding Spanish shield with the coat of arms of Zürich in its left arm. (God, preserve us in peace.)

Revers

Ornate baroque cartouche with inscription in four lines. (Latin (unabridged): Ducatus novus, reipublicae Tigurina.
English: New ducat. Republic of Zürich.)