© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
5 Ducats
1720 year| Gold | 17.3 g | 32.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1720 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.3 g |
| Diameter | 32.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bird's eye view of the city of Zürich from the south side along the Limmat River, with the bridges in the foreground.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TIGURUM
1720
Translation: Zürich
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mint master: Hans Jakob I GessnerExamples of this type:
⸰ Example #1 (17.25 g, extremely fine - uncirculated):
∙ Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 11, 27-29 May 2013, Lot 2917. Sold for 74 000 CHF.
© Sincona AG
⸰ Example #2 (17.24 g, extremely fine):
∙ Auctioned by LHS Numismatik AG, Auction 94, 24 October 2005, Lot 2727.
© LHS Numismatik AG
Interesting fact
The 5 Ducats 1720 coin from the City of Zurich is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is believed that the coin was minted in small quantities as a proof coin, meaning that it was struck multiple times to create a highly detailed and polished finish. This process made the coin more valuable and sought after by collectors. In fact, one of these coins was sold at an auction in 2017 for over $200,000!
