| Location |
City of Lucerne
|
|---|---|
| Period |
Republic (1648-1798)
|
| Type | Award medals |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | 1 ⅓ Thaler (4⁄3) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 38.05 g |
| Diameter | 50.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 311594 |
| References | Wielandt Luzern# 145 Friedrich Wielandt; 1969. Münz- und Geldgeschichte des Standes Luzern. Schweizerischer Bankverein, Luzern, Switzerland. |
Coat of arms of Lucerne on ornate oval shield supported by two wild men wearing oak wreaths. The man on the left holding sword and the man on the right holding palm leaf. Ornate cartouche with date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA
1714
C • H •
Translation: The Lord is my light.
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Aerial view of the city of Lucerne seen from the south, with the Reuss River, Vierwaldstätter Lake, Chapel Bridge, Musegg Wall, and Saint Leodegar Church. Crowned Madonna with baby Christ in cloud above. To the right, putto facing left, holding torch in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS
Translation:
Lucerna pedibus meis.
Lamp at my feet.
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Plain.
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| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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Hess Divo Auction 326 Lot 280
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28 May 2014 | UNC |
USD 5799.86
(CHF 4600.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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