20 Ducats, Switzerland

Main information

Country:
Switzerland
Years of Minting:
1712
Period:
Republic (1648-1798)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
n/a

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

The six flags of the cities that were conquered by the Zurich and Bernese troops in the Second Villmerger War in Toggenburg: Kaiserstuhl, Bremgarten, Wil, Baden, Mellingen and Klingnau. Below, suit of armor, shield, cannon, cannonballs, weapons and war trophie.

Engraver:

Hans Jakob Gessner

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Rampant lion facing right, raising sword in right arm and holding oval shield with the coat of arms of Zürich in its left arm. Standing bear facing left, raising sword in its right arm and holding oval shield with the coat of arms of Bern in its left arm. Above, radiant sun.

Engraver:

Hans Jakob Gessner

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

Obverse:

HOC DVCE PVGNAMVS HIG

Reverse:

VNITI CRESCVNT SPLENDORE LEONIBVS VRSI MDCCXII

Composition

Gold

Size

Weight:69.34 g
Diameter:50 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

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20 Ducats, Switzerland

Main information

Reference Price

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Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

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Obverse

Description:

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Edge

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Size

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