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20 Ducats
1712 year| Gold | 69.34 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1712 |
| Value | 20 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 69.34 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The six flags of the cities that were conquered by the Zurich and Bernese troops in the Second Villmerger War in Toggenburg: Kaiserstuhl, Bremgarten, Wil, Baden, Mellingen and Klingnau. Below, suit of armor, shield, cannon, cannonballs, weapons and war trophie.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VNITI CRESCVNT SPLENDORE LEONIBVS VRSI
MDCCXII
Translation: Lions and bears grow together in glory and splendor.
Engraver: Hans Jakob Gessner
Comment
Examples of this type:⸰ Example #1 (69.34 g; 50 mm; about extremely fine)
∙ Auctioned by LHS Numismatik AG, Auction 95, 25 October 2005, Lot 347. Estimated at 12 500 CHF.
© LHS Numismatik AG
Interesting fact
The 20 Ducats 1712 from City of Zürich is a rare and valuable coin, with only 150 pieces minted. It is made of gold and weighs 69.34 grams, making it a significant and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
