20 Ducats

€1.00
IssuerCity of Zürich
Year1712
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value20 Ducats
CurrencyThaler (1700-1798)
CompositionGold
Weight69.34 g
Dimensions50 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Hans Jakob Gessner
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#–, Hürlimann#–, Fr#–, Divo/Tob17#–, KM#
Obverse descriptionRampant lion facing right, raising sword in right arm and holding oval shield with the coat of arms of Zürich in its left arm. Standing bear facing left, raising sword in its right arm and holding oval shield with the coat of arms of Bern in its left arm. Above, radiant sun.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHOC DVCE PVGNAMVS HIG
(Translation: We fight under this duke.)
Reverse descriptionThe six flags of the cities that were conquered by the Zurich and Bernese troops in the Second Villmerger War in Toggenburg: Kaiserstuhl, Bremgarten, Wil, Baden, Mellingen and Klingnau. Below, suit of armor, shield, cannon, cannonballs, weapons and war trophie.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVNITI CRESCVNT SPLENDORE LEONIBVS VRSI MDCCXII
(Translation: Lions and bears grow together in glory and splendor.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1712  - -
Catalog ID7394234960
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