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10 Ducats – Zürich

Standard circulation coins

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1725

Country: Switzerland

Issuer: Zürich

Period:

Republic

(1648—1798)

Currency:

Thaler

(1700—1798)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Weight: 34.76 g

Gold weight: 34.76 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #A148

Numista: #242653

Value

Bullion value: $5795.66

Obverse

Description:

An oval baroque cartouche displaying Zürich's coat of arms, supported by two rampant lions. The left lion raises a sword and the right a palm leaf.

Inscription:

MONETA REIPUBLICÆ TIGURINÆ

10

Script: Latin

Engraver: Hans Jakob Gessner

Reverse

Description:

Zürich from the south, overlooking the Limmat River and bridges. Below, an ornate cartouche bears the date.

Inscription:

DOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE

HIG

1725

Script: Latin

Engraver: Hans Jakob Gessner

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1725	—	—

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