20 Schillings 1774-1780 front 20 Schillings 1774-1780 back
20 Schillings 1774-1780 photo
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20 Schillings

 
Silver - 29 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Zürich
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
References
Numista
N#24066
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.