Batzen Klippe, ducat weight

€242,191.00
IssuerCity of Zürich
Year1624
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Batzen (1⁄32)
CurrencyThaler (1621-1651)
CompositionGold
Weight3.49 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueKlippe (Hand cut)
Klippe
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hürlimann#958, HMZ 2#1154hᴬᵁ, Divo/Tob17#1098b**, Winter Kl#14a
Obverse descriptionSpanish shield with the coat of arms of Zürich. Cross fleury behind.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMON : NO TH VRIC ENSIS
(Translation: Latin (unabridged): Moneta Nova Thuricensis. English: New coin of Zürich.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned and nimbate double-headed displayed imperial eagle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCIVITA : IMPERIALIS ❀ 1624 .
(Translation: Latin (unabridged): Civitatis imperialis. English: Of the Imperial City.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1624  - -
Catalog ID2723510310
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