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© Sincona AG
½ Dicken Klippe; dicken weight
1622 year| Silver | 7.27 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | ½ Dicken (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1651) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Shape | Klippe (Hand cut) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#242179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle with "12" on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ 1622 CIVITATIS ✿ IMPERIALIS . ✿
12
Translation: Of the Imperial City
Comment
Christian Winterstein reports one piece in the Münzkabinett und Antikensammlung der Stadt Winterthur, weighing 7.27 g.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Dicken coin from the City of Zürich is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and many countries were struggling to rebuild their economies and stabilize their currencies. The City of Zürich, which was a prominent trading center at the time, issued this coin as a way to promote trade and commerce in the region. Despite its small denomination, the ½ Dicken coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. This coin is a rare and interesting example of the currency used during this period of European history.
