Dicken Klippe

€242,178.00
IssuerCity of Zürich
Year1629
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Dicken (1/4)
CurrencyThaler (1621-1651)
CompositionSilver
Weight8.69 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueKlippe (Hand cut)
Klippe
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hürlimann#776, HMZ 2#1148eᴷᴵ, Divo/Tob17#1087, KM#45, Winter Kl#10
Obverse descriptionRampant lion facing left, holding globus cruciger in right arm and sword in left arm. Spanish shield at its feet with coat of arms of Zürich.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMONETA ❀ NOVA ❀ THVRICENSIS ·
(Translation: New coin of Zürich)
Reverse descriptionCrowned and nimbate double-headed imperial eagle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCIVITATIS IMPERIALIS ✿ 1629 ✿
(Translation: Of the Imperial City)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1629  - -
Catalog ID5027370950
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