City of Zürich 5 Ducats, 1720
Information
Country
City of Zürich
City of Zürich
Currency
Thaler
(1700 – 1798)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Ducats
Year
1720
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
17.3
Diameter (mm)
32.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Ducats from City of Zürich. Issued in 1720. Struck in Gold. Measures 32.8 mm and weighs 17.3 g.
- Obverse
- Rampant lion facing left, holding ornate oval shield in left arm and raising sword with right arm. (Coin of the Republic of Zurich.)
- Reverse
- Bird's eye view of the city of Zürich from the south side along the Limmat River, with the bridges in the foreground. (Zürich)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1720 | — |
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