© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
Medal of 15 Ducats - City of Zürich ND
1701 year| Gold | 53.39 g | 48.5 mm |
| Location | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1701 |
| Value | 15 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1700-1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 53.39 g |
| Diameter | 48.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#242637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bird's eye view of the city of Zürich from the west, with the fortifications and Schanzengraben in the foreground. Ornate cartouche with the inscription above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TIGURUM
Translation: Lord, preserve us in peace
Engraver: Hans Jakob Gessner
Comment
Haller #331; Wunderly #853; Slg. Wunderly (1931) Nr. 591; LeuSM 230; Schwarz-Lösel M38.Auctioned by Hess Divo AG, Auction 318, 28 October 2010, Lot 1370. Estimated at 25 000 CHF.
