2 Ducats Klippe, 5 ducats weight

€231,703.00
IssuerCity of Zürich
Year1641
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Ducats
CurrencyThaler (1621-1651)
CompositionGold
Weight17.25 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueKlippe
Klippe
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hürlimann#98, HMZ 2#1137bᴷᴵ, Divo/Tob17#1041a, KM#64, Winter Kl#1
Obverse descriptionTwo rampant lions supporting the coat of arms of Zürich on an ornate oval shield and two laurel branches.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✶ MON ✶ NO ✶ REIPVBLI ✶ THVRICENSIS 16 41
(Translation: Latin (unabridged): Moneta Nova Reipublicae Thuricensis English: New coin of the Republic of Zürich)
Reverse descriptionCrowned and nimbate displayed double-headed imperial eagle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✶ DOMINE ✶ CONSERVA ✶ NOS ✶ IN ✶ PACE ✶
(Translation: Lord, keep us in peace)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1641  - -
Catalog ID8236698760
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