City of Zürich Goldkrone, 1554 – 1577

Large shield

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Zürich City of Zürich
Currency Thaler (1500 – 1561)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Goldkrone
Year 1554 – 1577
Ruler Republic (1648–1798)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Weight (g) 3.35
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Goldkrone from City of Zürich. Issued from 1554 to 1577. Struck in Gold. Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 3.35 g.

Obverse
Crowned and nimbate displayed double-headed imperial eagle with a large shield with the coat of arms of Zürich on its chest. (Republic of Zürich)
Reverse
Cross fleury with fleurs-de-lis at ends. (Latin (unabridged): Domine, conserva nos in pace.
English: Lord, preserve us in peace.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1554-1577)  Hürlimann –
ND (1554-1577)  Hürlimann 257
ND (1554-1577)  Hürlimann 258
ND (1554-1577)  Hürlimann 258a
ND (1554-1577)  Hürlimann 259
ND (1554-1577)  Hürlimann 260

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