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Ducat
1676 year| Gold | 3.44 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1676 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2.4) |
| Currency | Thaler (1651-1700) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cartouche with inscription in five lines and seraph above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUCATUS
NOVUS
REIPUBLICÆ
TIGVRINÆ
16 . 76
Translation: New ducat of the Republic of Zürich.
Comment
Only one variety of this type is recorded by Hürlimann.⸰ Example #1 (3.44 g; very fine):
∙ Auctioned by Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 84, 22 October 2002, Lot 956. Estimated at 5000 CHF.
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Interesting fact
The Ducat 1676 from the City of Zurich is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) having recently ended and the Great Fire of London (1666) occurring just a few years prior. Despite these challenges, the City of Zurich was able to maintain its independence and prosperity, as evidenced by the minting of this high-quality gold coin.
