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Dicken Klippe; 2 dicken weight
1621 year| Silver | 15.38 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 1 Dicken (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1651) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.38 g |
| Shape | Klippe (Hand cut) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1621 . CIVITATIS ✿ IMPERIALIS ✿
Comment
Christian Winterstein reports one piece in a private collection weighing 15.38 g.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Dicken (Klippe; 2 dicken weight) 1621 from City of Zürich made of Silver weighing 15.38 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the City of Zürich was an independent republic at the time, which allowed it to mint its own coins. This coin, in particular, was minted as a way to promote trade and commerce within the city and its surrounding regions. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of history that tells the story of a unique time and place.
