City of Lucerne 3 Kreutzers, 1598
Square shield; date in fields
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1550 – 1656)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Kreuzers
Year
1598
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
1.72
Diameter (mm)
21.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Kreuzers from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1598. Struck in Silver. Measures 21.5 mm and weighs 1.72 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Lucerne on square shield; left field plain; right field with vegetal ornaments. "9" to the left; "8" to the right. (Coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Double-headed eagle with value "3" in round frame on chest. Crown above the heads. (Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1598 | — |
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