Obverse © Leu Numismatik – Reverse © Sincona AG
Obverse © Leu Numismatik – Reverse © Sincona AG
Ducat
1662 year| Gold | 3.49 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1662 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2.4) |
| Currency | Thaler (1651-1700) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242715 |
|---|---|
| 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
Four varieties of this type are known to exist:• Variant ND, circa 1662 (Hürlimann 166; HMZ 2-1138e)
Obverse legend: DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PACE
Reverse legend: DVCATVs [...]
Weight: 3.42-3.48 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 21.8-23.2 mm (Hürlimann)
⸰ Example #1 (3.49 g; extremely fine):
∙ Auctioned by Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 84, 22 October 2002, Lot 935. Estimated at 4000 CHF.
© Leu Numismatik AG
• Variant 1662 (Hürlimann 183; HMZ 2-1138q)
Obverse legend: DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PACE 1662
Reverse legend: DVCATVs [...]
Weight: 3.47 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 22.8 mm (Hürlimann)
⸰ Example #1 (3.49 g; very fine - extremely fine):
∙ Auctioned by Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 84, 22 October 2002, Lot 933. Estimated at 2500 CHF.
© Leu Numismatik AG
• Variant 1662 (Hürlimann 184; HMZ 2-1138q)
Obverse legend: DOMINE CONSERVA NOS · IN PACE 1662
Reverse legend: DVCATVs [...]
Weight: 3.46 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 21.2 mm (Hürlimann)
⸰ Example #1 (3.44 g; extremely fine):
∙ Auctioned by Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 84, 22 October 2002, Lot 934. Estimated at 2500 CHF.
© Leu Numismatik AG
• Variant 1662 (Hürlimann 185; HMZ 2-1138q)
Obverse legend: DOMINE CONSERVA NOS · IN PACE 1662
Reverse legend: DVCATVS [...]
Weight: 3.43 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 23.1 mm (Hürlimann)
Interesting fact
The Ducat 1662 from the City of Zurich is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the City of Zurich was experiencing significant political and economic changes. In 1662, the city was part of the Swiss Confederation, a loose alliance of Swiss cantons that had been formed in the late medieval period. The Confederation was facing challenges from both within and outside its borders, including conflicts with neighboring countries and internal power struggles. Despite these challenges, the City of Zurich continued to mint coins, such as the Ducat 1662, which were used as a symbol of the city's wealth and power. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians, not only for its rarity but also for the insight it provides into the history of the City of Zurich during this time period.
