City of Lucerne 10 Ducats, 1714
SANCTVS to the left
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Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1675 – 1746)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Ducats
Year
1714
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
34.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Ducats from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1714. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 34.5 g.
- Obverse
- Inscription in four lines, within ornate cartouche formed of two fantastic sea creatures with intertwined tails. (Moneta Republicae Lucernensis. Coin of the Republic of Lucerne)
- Reverse
- Saint Leodegar seated, facing left, looking right, wearing mitre and episcopal regalia, raising right hand in benediction and holding crosier in left hand. Putto seated below, facing right, holding drill in right hand and palm leaf in left hand. Coat of arm of Lucerne on ornate shield with scrolls to the right. Inscription begins at 9 o'clock. (Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1714 | — |
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