Stadt Luzern Thaler, 1714

Thaler aus Stadt Luzern. Ausgegeben 1714. Geprägt in Silver. Durchmesser 40 mm, Gewicht 27.3 g.

Avers

Inscription in four lines, within ornate cartouche formed of two fantastic sea creatures with intertwined tails. (Moneta Republicae Lucernensis.
Coin of the Republic of Lucerne)

Revers

Saint Leodegar seated, facing left, looking right, wearing mitre and episcopal regalia, raising right hand in benediction and holding crosier in left hand. Putto seated below, facing right, holding drill in right hand and palm leaf in left hand. Coat of arm of Lucerne on ornate shield with scrolls to the right. Inscription starts at 2 o'clock. (Saint Leodegar.)