Obverse © Leu Numismatik – Reverse © Sincona AG
Obverse © Leu Numismatik – Reverse © Sincona AG
½ Dicken "Zwölfer"
1608 year| Silver | 4.64 g | 28.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1608 |
| Value | ½ Dicken (⅑) |
| Currency | Dicken (1561-1621) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.64 g |
| Diameter | 28.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Displayed double-headed eagle with value in a round cartouche on its chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ CIVITATIS ᕀ IMPERIALIS ✿ 1608
12
Translation: Of the imperial city.
Comment
Only one variety of this type is recorded by Hürlimann:⸰ Example #1 (4.64 g; very fine):
∙ Auctioned by Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 84, 22 October 2002, Lot 771.
© Leu Numismatik AG
⸰ Example #2 (4.16 g; very fine):
∙ Auctioned by UBS Gold & Numismatics, Auction 55, 16 September 2002, Lot 1116.
© UBS Gold & Numismatics
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Dicken "Zwölfer" coin from the City of Zürich is that it was used as a form of currency in the 17th century, specifically in 1608. It was made of silver and weighed 4.64 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its age, some of these coins have been well-preserved and are now highly sought after by collectors.
