Medal of 15 Ducats - City of Zürich

Location City of Zürich
Year 1701
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gold
Weight 53.39 g
Diameter 48.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Two 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering AMICITIÆ ET HONORIS MONUMENTUM HG
Reverse description Bird`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 script Latin
Reverse lettering TIGURUM
(Translation: Lord, preserve us in peace)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3556830940
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