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½ Thaler
1773 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1773 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#91070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend and date within cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IUSTITIA
ET
CONCORDIA
1773
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Zurich, made of silver in 1773, features an interesting fact. It has a unique feature; on the obverse side, there is a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was drilled during the minting process to ensure that the coin was made of pure silver and not a counterfeit. This feature is known as a "proof hole" and was commonly used in coins during that time period to verify their authenticity.
