Medal of 15 Ducats - City of Zürich

Features

Location City of Zürich
Period Republic (1648-1798)
Type Commemorative medals › Historical medal
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
Number
N#
242637

Commemorative issue

City of Zürich

Obverse

Two rampant lions supporting the coat of arms of Zürich on an ornate oval shield. The lion on the left raising a sword and the lion on the right raising a palm leaf in their right arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMICITIÆ ET HONORIS MONUMENTUM
HG

Engraver: Hans Jakob Gessner

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

Comments

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.

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