© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
4 Ducats
1641 year| Gold | 13.86 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 4 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1651) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.86 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned and nimbate displayed double-headed imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✶ DOMINE ✶ CONSERVA ✶ NOS ✶ IN ✶ PACE ✶
Translation: Lord, preserve us in peace
Comment
Examples of this type:⸰ Example #1 (13.86 g; good extremely fine):
∙ Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 53,23 May 2012, Lot 53. Sold for 28 000 CHF
∙ Auctioned by LHS Numismatik AG, Auction 98, 24 October 2006, Lot 63. Estimated at 15 000 CHF.
© Sincona AG
⸰ Example #2 (NGC slabbed AU-53):
∙ Auctioned by Stack's Bowers, NYINC Auction, January 2019, Lot 41404. Reserve not met at 40 000 USD.
∙ Auctioned by Stack's Bowers, The Kroisos Collection, 14 January 2008, Lot 3398. Sold for 40 000 USD.
© Stack's Bowers Galleries
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 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 coinage of the city reflected this prosperity. The 4 Ducats coin, made of gold and weighing 13.86 grams, would have been a valuable and highly sought-after coin during this time, and its minting would have required a significant amount of resources and expertise. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural history of Zürich during this period.
