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½ Thaler
| Silver | 14 g |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1723-1768 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend and date in baroque frame between palm and laurel branches, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINE
CONSERV
NOS IN
PACE.
1728·
36
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Zürich was minted during a time when Switzerland was still a collection of independent states, and the coin was used as a standardized form of currency across the region. This coin was made of silver and weighed 14 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its relatively small size, the ½ Thaler coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
