Crowned displayed eagle facing right with large Spanish shield with the coat of arms of Zürich on its chest.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
MONETA : NO : THVRICENSIS (Translation: Latin (unabridged): Moneta nova Thuricensis. English: New coin of Zurich.)
Reverse description
Crowned, cuirassed, and draped standing full-figure of emperor Charlemagne facing right, holding globus cruciger in left hand and sword on his right shoulder.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
CIVITATIS IMPERIALIS (Translation: Of the imperial city.)