City of Zürich 4 Ducats, 1666
Information
Country
City of Zürich
City of Zürich
Currency
Thaler
(1651 – 1700)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Ducats
Year
1666
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
13.83
Diameter (mm)
33.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
4 Ducats from City of Zürich. Issued in 1666. Struck in Gold. Measures 33.5 mm and weighs 13.83 g.
- Obverse
- Rampant lion facing left, raising a sword in the right arm and holding the left arm on a Spanish shield with the coat of arms of Zurich. Wreath around. (Lord, preserve us in peace!)
- Reverse
- Ornate cartridge and wreath. (New coin of the Republic of Zurich.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1666 | — |
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