City of Zürich Ducat, 1661
Information
Country
City of Zürich
City of Zürich
Currency
Thaler
(1651 – 1700)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1661
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
3.44
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from City of Zürich. Issued in 1661. Struck in Gold. Measures 23 mm and weighs 3.44 g.
- Obverse
- Rampant lion facing left, raising sword in right arm and holding Spanish shield with the coat of arms of Zürich in its left arm. (God, preserve us in peace.)
- Reverse
- Ornate baroque cartouche with inscription in four lines. (Latin (unabridged): Ducatus novus, reipublicae Tigurina. English: New ducat. Republic of Zürich.)
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