City of Lucerne Ducat, 1695 – 1713
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1675 – 1746)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1695 – 1713
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Technique
Roller milled
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1695 to 1713. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 21 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Full length standing figures of two saints. Leodegar on the left, wearing mitre and episcopal attire and holding crosier in left hand. Maurice on the right, wearing suit of armour and helmet with feather, holding lance with flag in left hand and supporting shield with cross with right hand. (Patron saints Leodegar and Maurice.)
- Reverse
- Inscription in four lines within ornate cartouche. Head of cherub above. (Ducat of the Republic of Lucerne.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1695-1713) | — |
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