City of Lucerne 5 Ducats, 1714
Baroque shield; straight inscription
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Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1675 – 1746)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Ducats
Year
1714
Ruler
Republic
(1648–1798)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
17.3
Diameter (mm)
34.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Ducats from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1714. Struck in Gold. Measures 34.8 mm and weighs 17.3 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Lucerne with arabesque in left field on ornate shield with scrolls, leaves, and flowers. Palmette above and mascaron below. (Moneta nova Republicae Lucernensis. New coin of the Republic of Lucerne)
- Reverse
- Inscription in four straight lines within ornate cartouche with scrolls. (Auxilio Dei prospere. Success with God's help.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1714 | — |
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