City of Lucerne 2 Ducats, 1741
Wild men
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1675 – 1746)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Ducats
Year
1741
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
7
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Ducats from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1741. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 24 mm and weighs 7 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Lucerne on ornate shield. Shell above. Mascaron below. Crown at the top, supported by two woodwoses (wild men) wearing wreaths on their heads and around their waists. Left woodwose holding sword and right woodwose holding palm leaf. Both standing on podest with scrolls below.
- Reverse
- Inscription in six lines within cartouche with two palm branches, two shells, flower garland and scrolls. (Ducat of the Republic of Lucerne.)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1741 | — |
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