© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
2 Ducats Klippe; 5 ducats weight
1641 year| Gold | 17.25 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1651) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.25 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#231703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned and nimbate displayed double-headed imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✶ DOMINE ✶ CONSERVA ✶ NOS ✶ IN ✶ PACE ✶
Translation: Lord, keep us in peace
Comment
The two ducat klippe is struck on a planchet with the weight of a five ducat piece.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1641 Zurich 2 Ducats gold coin is that it features a unique "klippe" or cut-out design, where the coin has a crescent-shaped cut-out in the center of the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted in Zurich during that time period.
