11/2 Thaler Medal of Merit

€337,823.00
LocationCity of Lucerne
Year1742
TypeMedals/Award medals
CompositionSilver
Weight42.38 g
Diameter48.93 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
PeriodRepublic (1648-1798)
NoticeJ. Haag
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#164 , SMP#813
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne on oval shield with scrolls around, supported by two woodwoses (wild men) wearing wreaths on heads and around waists. The left woodwose holding sword and the right wodwose holding palm branch. Crown above. Ornate cartouche with date below.
Obverse letteringDOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1742 I HAAG
(Translation: The Lord is my light.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAerial view of the city of Lucerne seen from the south, with the Reuss River, Vierwaldstätter Lake, Chapel Bridge, Musegg Wall, and Saint Leodegar Church. Crowned Madonna with baby Christ in cloud above. To the right, putto facing left, holding torch in right hand.
Reverse letteringLVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS
(Translation: Lucerne at my feet.)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverLucerne, Switzerland
Mintage1742  - -
Catalog ID6359036190
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