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© Sincona AG
Batzen
1607 year| Billon | 3.78 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1607 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (5⁄144) |
| Currency | Dicken (1561-1621) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.78 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Anchor cross in inner circle, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITATIS*IMPERIALIS·1607·
Comment
Also minted in round form.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Batzen 1607 from City of Zürich is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Rudolf II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, and it features an image of the city's patron saint, St. Felix, on one side and the imperial eagle on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency during a period of rapid urbanization and trade expansion in Switzerland, and it is a testament to the city's economic and political importance during this time.
