City of Lucerne ½ Batzen, 1742 – 1743

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Lucerne City of Lucerne
Currency Thaler (1675 – 1746)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Batzen
Year 1742 – 1743
Ruler Republic (1648–1798)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.8
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Batzen from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1742 to 1743. Struck in Billon. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.8 g.

Obverse
Coat of arms of Lucerne in oval ornamental cartouche with scrolls and flower garlands. (New coin of the Republic of Lucerne.)
Reverse
Cross fleury with flower stems in quarters. (Unity makes strength.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1743  — Wielandt# 171
1743  — Wielandt# 171a
1742  — Wielandt# 170

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