1/2 Batzen Brass trial strike

€311,774.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1714
TypePattern
Value1/2 Batzen = 1⁄60 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1675-1746)
CompositionBrass
Weight1.26 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Hans Wilhelm Krauer
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#155c, HMZ 2#–, Divo/Tob18#–, KM#–, Haas L#415
Obverse descriptionOrnate oval cartouche with scrolls with coat of arms of Lucerne with arabesque in left field.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMON · NOVA · REIP · LVCERNE + 1714 +
(Translation: Moneta nova Republicae Lucernensis. New coin of the Republic of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionCross fleury with ornaments in quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering☩ CONCORDIA · RES · PARVAE CRESC
(Translation: Concordia res parvae crescunt. Unity makes strength.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1714  - -
Catalog ID9341742940
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