Batzen Klippe; 3 batzens weight

Reverse

Crowned and nimbate double-headed displayed imperial eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CIVITA : IMPERIALIS 1'623

Translation:
Latin (unabridged): Civitatis imperialis.
English: Of the Imperial City.

Comment

Varieties of this type are known to exist:

• Variant 1623 (Winterstain Klippen 13a; HMZ 2-1154fᴷᴵ)
Obverse legend: MON : NO TH VRIC ENSIS ·
Reverse legend: CIVITA : IMPERIALIS 1'623
Christian Winterstein reports one piece in a private collection weighing 6.01 g.

• Variant 1624 (Winterstain Klippen 14b; HMZ 2-1154hᴷᴵ)
Obverse legend: MON : NO TH VRIC ENSIS
Reverse legend: CIVITA : IMPERIALIS · 1624
Christian Winterstein reports two pieces dated 1624 in the Scweizerisches Landesmuseum Zürich weighing 7.26 g and 7.08 g:

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Christian Winterstein further reports one piece dated 1624 in the Münzkabinett und Antikensammlung der Stadt Winterthur, weighing 7.20 g and other pieces in private colelctions.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Batzen (Klippe; 3 batzens weight) 1623-1624 from City of Zürich made of Silver weighing 6.01 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and many cities and states were struggling to rebuild and reestablish their economies. The City of Zürich, in particular, was known for its strong textile industry and trade routes, which helped to fuel the demand for currency. The minting of this coin may have been a response to this demand, as well as a way for the city to showcase its wealth and prestige.

• early modern