City of Lucerne Ducat, 1695 – 1703
Piedfort of 2 ducats weight
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Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1675 – 1746)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1695 – 1703
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.93
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1695 to 1703. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.93 g.
- Obverse
- Full length standing figures of two saints. Leodegar on the left, wearing mitre and episcopal attire and holding crosier in left hand. Maurice on the right, wearing suit of armour and helmet with feather, holding lance with flag in left hand and supporting shield with cross with right hand. (Sancti Leodigarius et Mauritius patroni. Patron saints Leodegar and Maurice.)
- Reverse
- Inscription in four lines within ornate cartouche. Head of cherub above. (Ducatus reipublicae Lucernensis. Ducat of the Republic of Lucerne.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1695-1703) | — |
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