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© Sincona AG
5 Schillings
1656 year| Billon | 2.88 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1656 |
| Value | 5 Schillings (5⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler (1651-1700) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.88 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#315918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription and date in four lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRO
DEO ET PA
TRIA
✿ 1656 ✿
Interesting fact
The 5 Schillings 1656 coin from the City of Zurich is notable for its unique design, featuring a stylized image of a shield with the city's coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was used on many coins from Zurich during this time period, but the 5 Schillings denomination is particularly rare and sought after by collectors. Additionally, the use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice in coinage during the 17th century, but it has since been largely discontinued, making coins like this one even more distinctive and valuable to collectors.
