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© Sincona AG
Groschen Klippe; 4 groschen weight
1555 year| Silver | 9.68 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1555 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 3 Kreuzer (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.68 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#258584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
⤧ CIVITATIS • IMPERIALIS
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Engraver: Hans Gutenson
Interesting fact
The Groschen coin from the City of Zurich in 1555 has an interesting feature. It has a unique "klippe" or "cut" shape, where the coin is cut into a rectangular shape with rounded corners, rather than being circular. This distinctive shape made it easier for people to tell the coin apart from other coins in circulation.
