10 Ducats ND (1700-1798) front 10 Ducats ND (1700-1798) back
10 Ducats ND (1700-1798) photo
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10 Ducats ND

 
Gold 34.51 g 45 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Zürich
Period
Republic (1648-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1700-1798
Value
10 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1700-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
34.51 g
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#181954
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Intricate Zürich city view

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE

Engravers: HJ Gessner, HJ Bullinger III

Comment

Originally struck as a medal for merit in silver, this appears to be a later Restrike issue, impressively produced in gold.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats ND (1700-1798) from City of Zürich made of Gold weighing 34.51g is that it was minted during a time when Switzerland was not yet a unified country, but rather a collection of independent cantons. Despite this, the coin still 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 Holy Roman Empire.