Dicken
1629 year| Silver | 8.49 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | 1 Dicken (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1651) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.49 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#89320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crown over double-headed eagle within beaded circle, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CIVITATIS IMPERIALIS
*1629*
Interesting fact
The Dicken 1629 coin from the City of Zurich was made during a time when Switzerland was still using the old Swiss Confederation currency, before the introduction of the Swiss franc in 1850. It's interesting to note that the coin's design has a unique story behind it. The coin's obverse features a portrait of a man believed to be a representation of the city's patron saint, Saint Felix, while the reverse features the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with a cross and three crowned heads. The coin's design was created by a renowned Swiss engraver named Carl Friedrich Voigt, who was known for his work on various coins and medals during that time.
