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20 Schillings
Silver | - | 29 mm |
Issuer | City of Zürich |
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Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1774-1780 |
Value | 20 Schilling (¼) |
Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
Composition | Silver |
Diameter | 29 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#24066 |
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Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Date within ornate cartouche
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IUSTITIA
ET
CONCORDIA
1774·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Schillings coin from the City of Zurich, made of silver, is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a loose confederation of German states that spanned from the 10th to the 18th century. The coin's design and value were standardized across the empire, making it a widely accepted form of currency throughout the region. This standardization facilitated trade and commerce across the empire, contributing to the growth and development of the region's economy.