Medal of 15 Ducats - City of Zürich

€242,637.00
LocationCity of Zürich
Year1701
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionGold
Weight53.39 g
Diameter48.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
PeriodRepublic (1648-1798)
NoticeHans Jakob Gessner
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionTwo rampant lions supporting the coat of arms of Zürich on an ornate oval shield. The lion on the left raising a sword and the lion on the right raising a palm leaf in their right arms.
Obverse letteringAMICITIÆ ET HONORIS MONUMENTUM HG
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBird`s eye view of the city of Zürich from the west, with the fortifications and Schanzengraben in the foreground. Ornate cartouche with the inscription above.
Reverse letteringTIGURUM
(Translation: Lord, preserve us in peace)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1701)  - -
Catalog ID3556830940
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