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Goldkrone Large shield ND
| Gold | 3.35 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1554-1577 |
| Value | 1 Goldkrone (2.4) |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#242506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleury with fleurs-de-lis at ends.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ DOMINE · SERVA · NOS · IN · PACE ·
Translation:
Latin (unabridged): Domine, conserva nos in pace.
English: Lord, preserve us in peace.
Comment
Varieties of this type are known to exist:• Variant #1 (Hürlimann 257)
Obverse legend: · RESPVBLICA · TIGVRINA [branch]
Reverse legend: DOMINE · SERVA · NOS · IN · PACE ✿
Weight: 3.261 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 24.2 mm (Hürlimann)
• Variant #2 (Hürlimann 258)
Obverse legend: RESPVBLICA : TIGVRINA : [flower]
Reverse legend: DOMINE · SERVA · NOS · IN · PACE ✿
Weight: 3.28 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 23.3 mm (Hürlimann)
• Variant #3 (Hürlimann 258a)
Obverse legend: RESPVBLICA · TIGVRINA : [flower]
Reverse legend: DOMINE · SERVA · NOS · IN · PACE : ✿ .
Weight: 3.29 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 24.3 mm (Hürlimann)
• Variant #4 (Hürlimann 259)
Obverse legend: RESPVBLICA : TIGVRINA : [flower]
Reverse legend: DOMINE · SERVA · NOS · IN · PACE : ✿ .
Weight: 3.27 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 23.5 mm (Hürlimann)
• Variant #5 (Hürlimann 260)
Obverse legend: ⸰ RESPVBLICA TIGVRINA : ✿
Reverse legend: DOMINE SERVA NOS IN PACE ✿
Weight: 3.32 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 23.5 mm (Hürlimann)
• Variant #6 (Hürlimann –)
Obverse legend: · RESPVBLICA · · TIGVRINA :
Reverse legend: ✿ DOMINE · SERVA · NOS · IN · PACE ·
⸰ Example #1 (3.31 g; about uncirculated):
Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 43, 23-25 October 2017, Lot 4419. Sold for 9 500 CHF.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Goldkrone (Large shield) ND (1554-1577) from City of Zürich is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, who was attempting to centralize power and create a unified currency across his empire. The Goldkrone was one of the first coins to be minted in large quantities and widely accepted across different regions, making it an important step in the development of modern currency.
