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© Sincona AG
½ Thaler
1709 year| Silver | 14.44 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1709 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.44 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#97090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend and date within sprigs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINE
CONSERVA
NOS IN
PACE
1709
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Zürich, made of silver and weighing 14.44g, is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Swiss Confederation was still a relatively new entity, having been formed just over 100 years prior in 1291. The coin's design likely reflects the city's coat of arms and may feature an image of the city's patron saint, Saint Felix. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency at the time.
