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© Sincona AG
Schilling Klippe; 2 schillings weight ND
| Silver | 2.5 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1501-1600 |
| Value | Schilling (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Dicken (1561-1621) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Klippe (Square) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#258613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Displayed crowned double-headed imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CIVITATIS 🞴 IMPERIALIS
Comment
Struck on a silver planchet weighing the equivalent of 2 schillings.Two pieces are listed by Christian Winterstein, weighing 2.5 g and 2.07 g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the City of Zurich was part of the Old Swiss Confederacy, which was a loose alliance of Swiss cantons that existed from the late medieval period to the early modern period. The coin's design and weight were likely influenced by the standards of the Confederacy, which was known for its strong tradition of coinage and minting.
