City of Zürich Ducat, 1561
Information
Country
City of Zürich
City of Zürich
Currency
Thaler
(1500 – 1561)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1561
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
3.4
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from City of Zürich. Issued in 1561. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.4 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned displayed eagle facing right with large Spanish shield with the coat of arms of Zürich on its chest. (Latin (unabridged): Moneta nova Thuricensis. English: New coin of Zurich.)
- Reverse
- Crowned, cuirassed, and draped standing full-figure of emperor Charlemagne facing right, holding globus cruciger in left hand and sword on his right shoulder. (Of the imperial city.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1561) | — |
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