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Thaler "Schanzentaler" ND
| Silver | 28.4 g | 43.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1700-1710 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.4 g |
| Diameter | 43.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#242738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Panoramic view of the city of Zürich as seen from Üetliberg, with the Schanzengraben in the foreground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE
Translation: Lord, preserve us in peace.
Comment
Only one variety of this type is recorded by Hürlimann, minted around 1710:⸰ Example #1 (27.78 g; good extremely fine):
∙ Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 68, 21 October 2020, Lot 5491. Sold for 8250 CHF.
© Sincona AG
⸰ Example #2 (27.02 g; about very fine, weak strike):
∙ Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 68, 21 October 2020, Lot 5490. Sold for 325 CHF.
© Sincona AG
Interesting fact
The Thaler "Schanzentaler" ND (1700-1710) from City of Zürich is an interesting coin because it was used as a means of payment in the city of Zurich during a time of economic growth and development. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, and its use helped to facilitate trade and commerce in the region. Additionally, the coin's age and rarity make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
