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Ducat
1673 year| Gold | 3.45 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1673 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2.4) |
| Currency | Thaler (1651-1700) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cartouche with inscription in five lines and seraph above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUCATUS
NOVUS
REIPUBLICÆ
TIGVRINÆ
1673
Translation: New ducat of the Republic of Zürich.
Comment
Only one variety of this type is recorded by Hürlimann.⸰ Example #1 (3.45 g; better than extremely fine):
∙ Auctioned by Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 84, 22 October 2002, Lot 950. Estimated at 10 000 CHF.
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Interesting fact
The Ducat 1673 from the City of Zurich is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. 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 a high-ranking official from the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Zurich on one side and the image of a knight on the other, symbolizing the city's power and influence. Despite its age, the coin remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a unique glimpse into the economic and political climate of 17th-century Europe.
