City of Lucerne Batzen, 1638
Gold trial strike
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Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1550 – 1656)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
Batzen
Year
1638
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Gold
Weight (g)
6.6
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Batzen from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1638. Struck in Gold. Measures 25 mm and weighs 6.6 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Lucerne on gothic shield; left field with vegetal motifs; right field plain. Date in exergue. (Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Large cross with split ends. (In cruce triumphant. Triumphant in the cross.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1638 | — |
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