City of Zürich Batzen, 1624

Klippe; ducat weight

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Zürich City of Zürich
Currency Thaler (1621 – 1651)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 Batzen
Year 1624
Ruler Republic (1648–1798)
Composition Gold
Shape Klippe (Hand cut)
Technique Klippe
Weight (g) 3.49
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Batzen from City of Zürich. Issued in 1624. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.49 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 

Mentioned in the community 0

No mentions yet.