City of Zürich Ducat, 1680 – 1684

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Zürich City of Zürich
Currency Thaler (1651 – 1700)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ducat
Year 1680 – 1684
Ruler Republic (1648–1798)
Composition Gold (.986)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 3.48
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat from City of Zürich. Issued from 1680 to 1684. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.48 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 cartouche with inscription in five lines and seraph above. (New ducat of the Republic of Zürich.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1684  —
1680  —

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