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Dicken Klippe
| Silver | 8.67 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1620-1622 |
| Value | 1 Dicken (2⁄9) |
| Currency | Dicken (1561-1621) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.67 g |
| Shape | Klippe (Square) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#231717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1620 . CIVITATIS . IMPERIALIS . ✿ .
Translation: Of the Imperial City
Comment
Varieties of this type are known to exist:• Variant 1620 (Winterstain Klippen 7; HMZ 2-1148aᴷᴵ)
Reverse legend: 1620 . CIVITATIS . IMPERIALIS . ✿ .
Christian Winterstein reports two pieces dated 1620 weighing 7.46 g and 8.67 g.
• Variant 1622 (Winterstain Klippen 9; HMZ 2-1148cᴷᴵ)
Reverse legend: 1622 CIVITATIS . IMPERIALIS . ✿ .
Christian Winterstein reports one piece dated 1622 weighing 7.11 g in a private collection:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Dicken (Klippe) 1620-1622 from City of Zürich made of Silver weighing 8.67 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing the city's coat of arms and an image of a bird on one side, while the other side bears the image of a skull and crossbones, which was a common motif during the Renaissance period.
