City of Zürich Batzen, 1623 – 1624

Klippe; 2 batzens weight

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Zürich City of Zürich
Currency Thaler (1621 – 1651)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 Batzen
Year 1623 – 1624
Ruler Republic (1648–1798)
Composition Silver
Shape Klippe (Hand cut)
Technique Klippe
Weight (g) 5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Batzen from City of Zürich. Issued from 1623 to 1624. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 5 g.

Obverse
Spanish shield with the coat of arms of Zürich. Cross fleury behind. (Latin (unabridged): Moneta Nova Thuricensis.
English: New coin of Zürich.)
Reverse
Crowned and nimbate double-headed displayed imperial eagle. (Latin (unabridged): Civitatis imperialis.
English: Of the Imperial City.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1624  — Winterstain Klippen 14c; HMZ 2-1154hᴷᴵ
1623  — Winterstain Klippen 13b; HMZ 2-1154fᴷᴵ

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