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Batzen Klippe; 1½ batzens weight
| Silver | 3.32 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1633 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1651) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#92521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned and nimbate double-headed displayed imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITA : IMPERIALIS ❀ 1624 ·
Translation:
Latin (unabridged): Civitatis imperialis.
English: Of the Imperial City.
Comment
Varieties of this type are known to exist:• Variant 1624 (Winterstain Klippen 14d; HMZ 2-1154hᴷᴵ)
Obverse legend: MON : NO : TH : VRIC ENSIS
Reverse legend: CIVITA : IMPERIALIS ❀ 1624 ·
Christian Winterstein reports some pieces in private collections, as well as one piece in the Scweizerisches Landesmuseum Zürich, weighing 3.32 g:
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• Variant 1624 (Winterstain Klippen 15; HMZ 2-1154iᴷᴵ)
Obverse legend: MON : NO : TH VRIC ENSIS
Reverse legend: CIVITATIS ✥ IMPERIALI : 1633
Christian Winterstein reports one pieces in the Scweizerisches Landesmuseum Zürich, weighing 3.59 g and piece in a private collection, weighing 3.44 g:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Batzen (Klippe; 1½ batzens weight) 1624-1633 from City of Zürich made of Silver weighing 3.32 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the city of Zurich during the 17th century. It was a small silver coin that was valued at 1½ batzens, which was a local currency used in the city. The coin was made of silver and weighed 3.32 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after form of currency at the time.
