City of Zürich Ducat, 1693
Information
Country
City of Zürich
City of Zürich
Currency
Thaler
(1651 – 1700)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1693
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
3.44
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from City of Zürich. Issued in 1693. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 0 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 cartouche with inscription in five lines and seraph above. (New ducat of the Republic of Zürich.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1693 | — |
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