© Leu Numismatik
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3 Ducats
1641 year| Gold | 10.32 g | 32.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 3 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1651) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.32 g |
| Diameter | 32.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate displayed double-headed imperial eagle with crown above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✶ DOMINE ✶ CONSERVA ✶ NOS ✶ IN ✶ PACE ✶
Translation: Lord, preserve us in peace
Comment
Only one variety of this type is known. Examples of this type:⸰ Example #1 (10.32 g; extremely fine)
∙ Auctioned by LHS Numismatik AG, Auction 98, 24 October 2006, Lot 64. Estimated at 9000 CHF.
© LHS Numismatik AG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Ducats 1641 from City of Zürich is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the city. In the early 17th century, Zürich was a major trading hub and a prominent center for the production of textiles, and the coin was likely used to facilitate trade and commerce within the city and beyond. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold suggests that it was a high-value coin, possibly used for large transactions or as a store of value for wealthy merchants and traders.
