© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Ducat ND
1561 year| Gold | 3.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1561 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2.4) |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned, cuirassed, and draped standing full-figure of emperor Charlemagne facing right, holding globus cruciger in left hand and sword on his right shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITATIS IMPERIALIS
Translation: Of the imperial city.
Comment
Weight: 3.38-3.44 g (Hürlimann)Diameter: 21.8-22.0 mm (Hürlimann)
Only one variety of this type is known, minted circa 1561. Examples:
⸰ Example #1 (3.47 g; very fine):
∙ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KGm, Auction 256, 9 October 2014, Lot 6779. Sold for 2100 EUR.
∙ Auctioned by Auktion Leu, Auction 256, Zürich 2001, Lot 33.
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
⸰ Example #2 (3.34 g; good very fine):
Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 16, 18 October 2013, Lot 6351. Sold for 1800 CHF.
© Sincona AG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ducat ND (1561) from City of Zürich made of Gold weighing 3.4 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the city of Zurich during the 16th century. It was a valuable coin, with a high gold content, and was used for large transactions and trade.
