City of Zürich Thaler, 1559
Klippe; 1½ thaler weight
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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)
41.47
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Thaler from City of Zürich. Issued in 1559. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 41.47 g.
- Obverse
- Two rampant lions supporting the crowned imperial coat of arms. Two mirrored shields with the coat of arms of Zürich below. Roller mark "D" in top left corner. Patterned field. (Latin (unabridged): Moneta Nova Turicensis Civitatis Imperialis English: New coin of the Imperial City of Zürich)
- Reverse
- Crowned and nimbate double-headed imperial eagle. (Lord, keep us in peace)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1559 | — |
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