City of Zürich Ducat, 1556 – 1564
Information
Country
City of Zürich
City of Zürich
Currency
Thaler
(1500 – 1561)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1556 – 1564
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
3.49
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from City of Zürich. Issued from 1556 to 1564. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 23 mm and weighs 3.49 g.
- Obverse
- Nimbate, front-facing full figures of the patron saints of Zürich, Felix and Regula, standing and holding their heads. (Latin (unabridged): Sancta Regula, Sanctus Felix. English: Saint Regula, Saint Felix.)
- Reverse
- Front-facing draped crowned and nimbate emperor seated, holding a sword in his lap and globus cruciger in left hand. (Saint Charles)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1556-1564) | — |
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