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© Sincona AG
½ Ducat
1639 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1639 |
| Value | ½ Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1651) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#404493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roman warrior with Zurich arms at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DNS FRO TECTOR
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducat 1639 from City of Zürich is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few specimens known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, when the Thirty Years' War was raging across the continent. Despite the conflict, the City of Zürich was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, including this rare ½ Ducat.
