City of Zürich 5 Schillings, 1656
Information
Country
City of Zürich
City of Zürich
Currency
Thaler
(1651 – 1700)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Schillings
Year
1656
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
2.88
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Schillings from City of Zürich. Issued in 1656. Struck in Billon. Measures 26 mm and weighs 2.88 g.
- Obverse
- Rampant lion facing left, holding shield with left arm.
- Reverse
- Inscription and date in four lines.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1656 | — |
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