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© Sincona AG
Goldkrone Small shield ND
1560 year| Gold | 3.35 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1560 |
| 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#242490 |
|---|---|
| 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 261)
Obverse legend: RESPVBLICA · TIGVRINA ·
Reverse legend: ✿ DOMINE SERVA NOS IN PACE
Weight: 3.37 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 23.4 mm (Hürlimann)
⸰ Example #1 (3.35 g; about uncirculated):
Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 64, 9-10 June 2020, Lot 3732. Sold for 29 000 CHF.
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• Variant #2 (Hürlimann 262)
Obverse legend: RESPVBLICA · TIGVRINA :
Reverse legend: ✿ DOMINE SERVA NOS IN PACE
Diameter: 24.0 mm (Hürlimann)
• Variant #3 (Hürlimann 263)
Obverse legend: · RESPVBLICA · TIGVRINA ·
Reverse legend: ✿ DOMINE SERVA NOS IN PACE
Weight: 3.32 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 23.4 mm (Hürlimann)
• Variant #4 (Hürlimann 264)
Obverse legend: · RESPVBLICA · TIGVRINA : ✿
Reverse legend: ✿ DOMINE SERVA NOS IN PACE
Weight: 3.33 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 23.2 mm (Hürlimann)
• Variant #5 (Hürlimann 265)
Obverse legend: . RESPVBLICA . TIGVRINA [branch]
Reverse legend: ✿ DOMINE SERVA NOS IN PACE
Weight: 3.29 g (Hürlimann)
Diameter: 23.0 mm (Hürlimann)
Interesting fact
The Goldkrone coin from the City of Zurich has a unique feature - it has a small shield on one side, which is not commonly found on other coins of its time.
