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½ Thaler
1779 year| Silver | 14 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1779 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend and date within wheat wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IUSTITIA
ET
CONCORDIA
1779
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler 1779 coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The country was transitioning from a feudal society to a more modern, capitalist economy, and the coinage of the time reflects this shift. The ½ Thaler coin was a new denomination that was introduced in 1779, and it was designed to facilitate trade and commerce between the different cantons of Switzerland. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the City of Zürich, which includes a shield with a cross and three crowned lions, symbolizing the city's connection to the Swiss Confederation. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a popular choice for merchants and traders, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
