© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
2 Goldgulden ND
| Gold | 6.37 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1512-1526 |
| Value | 2 Goldgulden (5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.37 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Displayed eagle with a small shield with the coat of arms of Zürich on its chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❈ ✿ MON : NOVA ✿ AV : THVRICENSIS ✿
Unabridged legend: Moneta nova aurea thuricensis.
Translation: New gold coin of the Zürich.
Comment
This piece is unique and comes from the collection of the art historian Johann Rudolf Rahn from Zürich (1841-1912):∙ Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 50, 23 October 2018, Lot 1191. Sold for 28 000 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Goldgulden coin from the City of Zurich is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Maximilian I, who was trying to standardize coinage across the Holy Roman Empire. The 2 Goldgulden coin was one of the first coins to be minted with a standardized weight and purity, which made it an important innovation in the field of numismatics.
