City of Lucerne 40 Batzens, 1796
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
New Thaler
(1773 – 1797)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
40 Batzens
Year
1796
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
29.37
Diameter (mm)
40
Demonetized
Yes
Description
40 Batzens from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1796. Struck in Silver. Measures 40 mm and weighs 29.37 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of the City of Lucerne on crowned oval shield. Two sprigs below. (Republic of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Monogram of the City of Lucerne featuring eight L's arranged in a cross. Wreath inside. (The Lord, hope of his people.)
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