Thaler Klippe, 11/2 thaler weight

€231,711.00
IssuerCity of Zürich
Year1559
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1500-1561)
CompositionSilver
Weight46.90 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueKlippe (Square)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1123gᴷᴵ, Winter Kl#4c
Obverse descriptionTwo rampant lions supporting the crowned imperial coat of arms. Two mirrored shields with the coat of arms of Zürich below. `E` in top left corner. Patterned field.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering× MON · NO · THVRICENSIS · CIVITATIS · IMPERIALIS . E · 1559 ·
(Translation: Latin (unabridged): Moneta Nova Turicensis Civitatis Imperialis English: New coin of the Imperial City of Zürich)
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of Zürich in the middle, surrounded by nine shields with the coats of arms of Kyburg, Grüningen, Regensberg, Eglisau, Greifensee, Andelfingen, Knonau, Wädenswil, and Laufen. Patterned field.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDNE SERVA NOS IN PAC ·
(Translation: Latin (unabridged): Domine conserva nos in pace English: Lord, keep us in peace)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1559  - -
Catalog ID2020839280
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