City of Lucerne 3 Kreutzers, 1562 – 1571
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Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1550 – 1656)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Kreuzers
Year
1562 – 1571
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
2.2
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Kreuzers from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1562 to 1571. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.2 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Lucerne; left field with vegetal motif; right field plain. Symbolic dove around (double outline of a trefoil combined with a triangle). Antiqua script. (Moneta Lucernensis. Coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Double-headed eagle with imperial cross-bearing orb on chest. Value "3" inside the orb. Crown above. (Glory to God alone.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1562-1571) | — | Wielandt# 37 |
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