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2 Ducats
1776 year| Gold (.986) | 7.00 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1776 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7.00 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#91069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription and date above crossed cornucopias within ornate border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IUSTITIA
ET
CONCORDIA
1776·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1776 2 Ducats coin from the City of Zurich is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as it was believed that counterfeiters would not be able to replicate this detail. This feature, known as a "proof hole," was a common technique used in the 18th and 19th centuries to prevent counterfeiting of gold coins.
