Obverse © Sincona AG – Reverse © Leu Numismatik
Obverse © Sincona AG – Reverse © Leu Numismatik
3 Ducats
1666 year| Gold | 10.19 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1666 |
| Value | 3 Ducats (7.2) |
| Currency | Thaler (1651-1700) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.19 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONE
TA NOVA
REIPVB
TIGURIN
1666 .
Translation: Lions and bears grow together in glory and splendor.
Comment
Only one variety of this type is known. Examples of this type:⸰ Example #1 (10.19 g; better than very fine)
∙ Published in Hürlimann #117.
∙ Auctioned by LHS Numismatik AG, Auction 98, 24 October 2006, Lot 64. Estimated at 20 000 CHF.
∙ Auctioned by Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 84, 22 October 2002, Lot 942. Estimated at 30 000 CHF.
© LHS Numismatik AG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Ducats 1666 from City of Zürich is that it was minted during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and prosperity, which is reflected in the coin's high gold content and intricate design.
