Thaler Klippe, 11/4 thaler weight

€231,715.00
IssuerCity of Zürich
Year1559
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1500-1561)
CompositionSilver
Weight34.10 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueKlippe (Square)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Jakob Stampfer
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1123jᴷᴵ, Winter Kl#5b
Obverse descriptionTwo rampant lions supporting the crowned imperial coat of arms. Two mirrored shields with the coat of arms of Zürich below. Roller mark `D` in top left corner. Patterned field.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMON · NO · THVRICENSIS · CIVITATIS · IMPERIALIS : · 1559 ·
(Translation: Latin (unabridged): Moneta Nova Turicensis Civitatis Imperialis English: New coin of the Imperial City of Zürich)
Reverse descriptionCrowned and nimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Patterned field.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINE ❀ CONSERVA ❀ NOS ❀ IN ❀ PACE
(Translation: Lord, keep us in peace)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1559  - -
Catalog ID8721547400
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