City of Lucerne Rappen, 1774 – 1787

Silver trial strike

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Lucerne City of Lucerne
Currency New Thaler (1773 – 1797)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Rappen
Year 1774 – 1787
Ruler Republic (1648–1798)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 1.5
Diameter (mm) 16.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Rappen from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1774 to 1787. Struck in Silver. Measures 16.5 mm and weighs 1.5 g.

Obverse
Coat of arms of Lucerne on ornate oval shield, flanked by palm and laurel branches, with shell ornament above and bee below.
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Ornamental cartouche around.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1787  — Richt Pr1# 599
1774  — Richt Pr1# 596

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