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5 Schillings
| Silver | 2.72 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1783-1784 |
| Value | 5 Schilling (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.72 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#48698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
V
SCHIL
LING
1783
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Schillings coin from the City of Zurich, minted between 1783 and 1784, is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a Swiss leader, in this case, a depiction of Zurich's mayor, Johann Kaspar Füssli. This coin was also unique in that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time, and it had a relatively low mintage, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
