Medal of 10 Ducats

€242,644.00
LocationCity of Zürich
Year1678
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionGold
Weight33.83 g
Diameter42.00 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
PeriodRepublic (1648-1798)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionStanding fullfigures of winged Victoria with a palm branch and allegory of architecture with a square and straight edge holding hands. Stork to the right. War trophies below.
Obverse letteringAMAT . VICTORIA . CURAM .
(Translation: Victory loves care.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAt the top, a radiant oval cartouche with the name of God in Hebrew. Below, two joined hands holding a burning heart. On the left, an obelisk with a rooster. On the right, a grapevine with a dove and a snail below. Skull at the bottom. Bird`s eye view of the city of Zürich behind.
Reverse letteringי ה ו ה‎ TREU UND LIEB · STETS BEI UNS BLEIB
(Translation: Faith and love shall always remain with us.)
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Engraver
MintageND (1678)  - after 1678 -
Catalog ID3678037190
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