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Thaler
1695 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1695 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1651-1700) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#94620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend and date within cartouche, lion head at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IUSTITIA
ET
CONCORDIA
1695
Interesting fact
The Thaler 1695 from the City of Zurich is an interesting coin because it was minted during a time when Switzerland was still a collection of independent states, rather than a unified country. The coin features the coat of arms of Zurich on one side and the image of a thaler (a silver coin) on the other. This coin was used as a standard unit of currency in the region and was valued at 240 kreuzer, which was a significant amount at the time. Despite being over 300 years old, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors today, making them a unique piece of history.
