1/2 Dicken Klippe, dicken weight

€242,179.00
IssuerCity of Zürich
Year1622
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1/2 Dicken (1/8)
CurrencyThaler (1621-1651)
CompositionSilver
Weight7.27 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueKlippe (Hand cut)
Klippe
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hürlimann#–, HMZ 2#1152dᴷᴵ, Divo/Tob17#–, KM#–, Winter Kl#11
Obverse descriptionRampant lion facing left, holding globus cruciger in right arm and sword in left arm. Spanish shield at its feet with coat of arms of Zürich.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMONETA ❀ NOVA ❀ THVRICENSIS ❀
(Translation: New coin of Zürich)
Reverse descriptionNimbate double-headed imperial eagle with `12` on chest.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✿ 1622 CIVITATIS ✿ IMPERIALIS . ✿ 12
(Translation: Of the Imperial City)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1622  - -
Catalog ID7495496250
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