City of Lucerne 2 Ducats, 1695
WIld man
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1675 – 1746)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Ducats
Year
1695
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
7.5
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Ducats from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1695. Struck in Gold. Measures 30 mm and weighs 7.5 g.
- Obverse
- Wild man seated under tree, facing left, looking right, holding sword in raised right hand and supporting shield with the coat of arms of Lucerne with left hand. (Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Saint Leodegar, seated, nimbate, wearing mitre, mantle and cross, holding crosier in right hand, hand drill in left hand and book under left arm. (Sanctus Leodigarius episcopus. Saint Leodegar, bishop.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1695 | — |
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