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© Sincona AG
Thaler
1773 year| Silver | 26.39 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1773 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.39 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#97098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend and date within cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IUSTITIA
ET
CONCORDIA
1773
Translation: Justice and harmony
Interesting fact
The Thaler 1773 was the first coin to feature the iconic image of the city's protector, Saint Gall, on its obverse side. This design choice was meant to symbolize the city's rich history and cultural heritage, and it has remained a distinctive feature of Zürich's coins ever since.
