City of Zürich Thaler, 1559
Klippe; 1½ thaler weight
Information
Country
City of Zürich
City of Zürich
Currency
Thaler
(1500 – 1561)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
Thaler
Year
1559
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Klippe (Square)
Weight (g)
46.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Thaler from City of Zürich. Issued in 1559. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 46.9 g.
- Obverse
- Two rampant lions supporting the crowned imperial coat of arms. Two mirrored shields with the coat of arms of Zürich below. "E" in top left corner. Patterned field. (Latin (unabridged): Moneta Nova Turicensis Civitatis Imperialis English: New coin of the Imperial City of Zürich)
- Reverse
- Coat of arms of Zürich in the middle, surrounded by nine shields with the coats of arms of Kyburg, Grüningen, Regensberg, Eglisau, Greifensee, Andelfingen, Knonau, Wädenswil, and Laufen. Patterned field. (Latin (unabridged): Domine conserva nos in pace English: Lord, keep us in peace)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1559 | — |
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