1/2 Thaler

€311,701.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1715
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gulden = 1/2 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1675-1746)
CompositionSilver
Weight13.4 g
Dimensions34.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Johann Karl von Hedlinger
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#149, HMZ 2#–, Divo/Tob18#–, KM#–, Haas L#99, Felder#8
Obverse descriptionInscription in five straight lines within laurel wreath.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMONETA REIPUB. LVCERNEN SIS • 1715 •
(Translation: Moneta Republicae Lucernensis. Coin of the Republic of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionSaint Leodegar sitting, facing left, wearing mitre and episcopal regalia, holding crosier in right hand and drill in left hand. Coat of arms of Lucerne on oval shield below, to the right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSANCTVS LEODIGARIVS ★ ( 1⁄2 ) ★
(Translation: Sanctus Leodigarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1715  - -
Catalog ID5603402650
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