City of Zürich Ducat, 1651

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Zürich City of Zürich
Currency Thaler (1651 – 1700)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ducat
Year 1651
Ruler Republic (1648–1798)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Weight (g) 3.38
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat from City of Zürich. Issued in 1651. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.38 g.

Obverse
Oval shield in ornate baroque cartouche with the coat of arms of the city of Zürich. (God, preserve us in peace.)
Reverse
Ornate baroque cartouche with inscription in four lines within. (Latin (unabridged): New ducat. Republic of Zürich.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1651  — Hürlimann 179
1651  — Hürlimann 180

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