© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
10 Ducats "Gold Schanzentaler" ND
| Gold | 34.9 g | 45.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1701-1712 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34.9 g |
| Diameter | 45.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bird's eye view of the city of Zürich from the west side, with the fortifications and moat in the foreground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE
Translation: God, preserve us in peace.
Comment
Examples of this type:⸰ Example #1 (34.54 g, almost extremely fine):
∙ Auctioned by LHS Numismatik AG, Auction 103, 5 May 2009, Lot 482.
© LHS Numismatik AG
⸰ Example #2 (34.91 g; 43 mm; almost extremely fine):
∙ Auctioned by UBS Gold & Numismatics, Auction 67, 5 September 2006, Lot 4480. Estimated at 65 000 CHF.
∙ Auctioned by UBS Gold & Numismatics, Auction 58, 27 January 2004, Lot 313. Estimated at 65 000 CHF.
© UBS Gold & Numismatics
Interesting fact
The 10 Ducats "Gold Schanzentaler" coin from the City of Zürich, made of Gold and weighing 34.9g, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted during its production years (1701-1712).
