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Guldiner "Guldentaler"
1512 year| Silver | 29.7 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1512 |
| Value | 1 Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.7 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#63550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
At the bottom, two Spanish shields with the mirrored coat of arms of Zürich. Above, a crowned Spanish shield with the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire. Two lions supporting the three shield. Around, 16 Spanish shields with the coats of arms of the bailiffs of Kyburg, Grüningen, Regensdorf, Eglisau, Maschwanden, Winterthur, Stein am Rhein, Greifensee, Andelfingen, Knonau, Bülach, Elgg, Hedingen, Regensberg, Neuamt, and Stammheim.
Interesting fact
The Guldiner "Guldentaler" 1512 from City of Zürich was used as a means of payment in the 16th century and had a unique feature - it was the first coin to feature a portrait of a living person, the mayor of Zurich, Rudolf von Habsburg. This was a significant departure from the traditional coins that featured symbols or mythological figures, and it paved the way for the use of portraits on coins in the future.
