½ Thaler "Gessner-Halbtaler" 1773 front ½ Thaler "Gessner-Halbtaler" 1773 back
½ Thaler "Gessner-Halbtaler" 1773 photo
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½ Thaler "Gessner-Halbtaler"

1773 year
Silver 13.56 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Zürich
Period
Republic (1648-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1773
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1700-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.56 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#123517
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Palm and laurel branch with sword on mantle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IUSTITIA ET CONCORDIA * 1773 *

Interesting fact

The 1773 Gessner-Halbtaler coin from the City of Zurich is notable for its unique design, featuring a depiction of a beehive on the reverse side, which symbolizes industry and thrift.