Ducat 1718-1767 front Ducat 1718-1767 back
Ducat 1718-1767 photo
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Ducat

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Zürich
Period
Republic (1648-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1718-1767
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler (1700-1798)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#24250
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription, date within ornamented cartouche

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOMINE
CONSERVA
NOS IN
PACE
1743

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ducat 1718-1767 from City of Zürich is that it was used as a means of payment for the city's soldiers during the Napoleonic Wars.