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3 Thalers Klippe
1559 yearSilver | 78.85 g | - |
Issuer | City of Zürich |
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Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1559 |
Value | 3 Thalers |
Currency | Thaler (1500-1561) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 78.85 g |
Size | 47 × 47 mm |
Shape | Klippe (Square) |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#354727 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Zürich in the middle, surrounded by nine shields with the coats of arms of Kyburg, Grüningen, Regensberg, Eglisau, Greifensee, Andelfingen, Knonau, Wädenswil, and Laufen.
Script: Latin
Lettering: : DNE SERVA NOS IN PACE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Thalers (Klippe) 1559 from City of Zürich is that it features a unique design element - a stylized depiction of a mermaid, which was a symbol of the city's connection to the nearby Lake Zurich.