Stadt Zürich 8 Ducats "Gold Schnabeltaler", 1559

8 Ducats aus Stadt Zürich. Ausgegeben 1559. Geprägt in Gold. Durchmesser 0 mm, Gewicht 28.53 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. (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. (God, preserve us in peace.)