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Schilling Klippe; 2 schillings weight
1640 year| Billon | 2.5 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | Schilling (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1651) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Klippe (Square) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#258611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Displayed crowned double-headed imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ★ THVRICEN SIS ★ 1640 ★
Comment
Struck on a planchet weighing the equivalent of 2 schillings.Two pieces are listed by Christian Winterstein, weighing 2.73 g and 2.41 g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Schilling (Klippe; 2 schillings weight) 1640 from City of Zürich made of Billon weighing 2.5 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and many cities and states were struggling to rebuild their economies. The City of Zürich, in particular, was facing financial difficulties and turned to minting coins as a way to generate revenue. This coin, with its unique design and weight, is a rare and valuable example of the currency produced during this time.
