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© Sincona AG
Thaler Klippe; 1¼ thaler weight
1559 year| Silver | 34.10 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1559 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 34.10 g |
| Shape | Klippe (Square) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#231715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned and nimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Patterned field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE ❀ CONSERVA ❀ NOS ❀ IN ❀ PACE
Translation: Lord, keep us in peace
Engraver: Jakob Stampfer
Comment
Struck on a planchet weighing the equivalent of 1¼ thalers.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Thaler (Klippe; 1¼ thaler weight) 1559 from City of Zürich made of Silver weighing 34.10 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing the city's coat of arms and an image of the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus on the obverse, while the reverse features the Swiss cross and the denomination. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after piece among numismatists.
