Thaler Klippe; 1½ thaler weight
| Silver | 42.80 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1558-1559 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 42.80 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#231704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned and nimbate double-headed eagle.
Lettering: DOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE
Translation: Lord, keep us in peace
Engraver: Hans Gutenson
Comment
The thaler klippe was struck on a planchet with the weight of a one and a half thalers.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Thaler (Klippe; 1½ thaler weight) 1558-1559 from City of Zürich made of Silver weighing 42.80 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Charles V, who was attempting to standardize coinage across the Holy Roman Empire. The Thaler was a new denomination introduced by Charles V, and it was intended to be used as a standardized currency across the empire. However, the coin's design and weight varied depending on the city or region where it was minted, which made it difficult to achieve uniformity. Despite these challenges, the Thaler became a popular coin and was widely used for trade and commerce. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
