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© Sincona AG
Batzen Klippe; 4 batzens weight
1639 year| Silver | 8.5 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1639 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1651) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Shape | Klippe (Hand cut) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#242192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed displayed imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ★ THVRICENSIS ★ 1639 ★
Translation: English: Of Zürich.
Comment
Christian Winterstein reports one pieces in the Scweizerisches Landesmuseum Zürich, weighing 8.50 g and one piece in a private collection, weighing 8.46 g.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Batzen (Klippe; 4 batzens weight) 1639 from City of Zürich made of Silver weighing 8.5 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and many cities and states were struggling to rebuild and reestablish their economies. The City of Zürich, in particular, was known for its strong economy and financial system, and the minting of this coin may have been a way for the city to demonstrate its wealth and stability during this time.
