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Thaler "Kelchtaler"
1526 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1526 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#91063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two rings of shields surrounding the shield of Zurich in the center.
Interesting fact
The Thaler "Kelchtaler" 1526 from the City of Zurich is an interesting coin because it was used as a form of currency during a time when Switzerland was still a collection of independent states, rather than a unified country. The coin features the image of a key on one side, which represents the city of Zurich's coat of arms, and the other side features the image of a shield with the Swiss cross. This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. Additionally, the Thaler "Kelchtaler" 1526 was used as a standard circulation coin, which means it was widely used in trade and commerce, and it played an important role in the economy of the region.
