Obverse © Leu Numismatik – Reverse © Sincona AG
Obverse © Leu Numismatik – Reverse © Sincona AG
Ducat
1661 year| Gold | 3.44 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1661 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2.4) |
| Currency | Thaler (1651-1700) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#242714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate baroque cartouche with inscription in four lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVCATVS
NOVVS
REIPVBL
TIGVRI
Translation:
Latin (unabridged): Ducatus novus, reipublicae Tigurina.
English: New ducat. Republic of Zürich.
Comment
Two varieties of this type are known to exist:• Variant 1651 (Hürlimann 181)
Obverse legend: DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PACE + 1661
Weight: 3.38-3.47 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 22.5-22.7 mm (Hürlimann)
⸰ Example #1 (3.38 g; very fine - extremely fine):
∙ Auctioned by LHS Numismatik AG, Auction 103, 5 May 2009, Lot 470. Sold for 1750 CHF.
© LHS Numismatik AG
• Variant 1651 (Hürlimann 182)
Obverse legend: DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PACE 🞲 1661 🞲
Weight: 3.42 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 24 mm (Hürlimann)
⸰ Example #1 (3.44 g; extremely fine):
∙ Auctioned by Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 84, 22 October 2002, Lot 927. Estimated at 4 000 CHF.
© Leu Numismatik AG
Interesting fact
The Ducat 1661 from the City of Zurich is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few specimens known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the city, as it was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the visit of the Holy Roman Emperor, Leopold I, to Zurich in 1661. The coin's design features the imperial eagle on one side and the city's coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the connection between the city and the empire. Additionally, the coin's gold content and minimal weight make it a unique and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
