Thaler Klippe, 11/2 thaler weight

€231,704.00
IssuerCity of Zürich
Year1558-1559
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1500-1561)
CompositionSilver
Weight42.80 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueKlippe
Orientation
Engraver(s)Hans Gutenson
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1123fᴷᴵ, Winter Kl#2a
Obverse descriptionRampant lion supporting the coat of arms of Zürich in left arm and imperial globus cruciger in right arm.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringMON NO TVRICENSIS CIVIT IMPER 58
(Translation: Latin (unabridged): Moneta Nova Turicensis Civitatis Imperialis English: New coin of the Imperial City of Zürich)
Reverse descriptionCrowned and nimbate double-headed eagle.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringDOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE
(Translation: Lord, keep us in peace)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1558  - Klippen CH #2b -
1559  - Klippen CH #3 -
Catalog ID3925335760
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