1/2 Batzen Flower stems in quarters

Issuer City of Lucerne
Year 1713-1714
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Batzen = 1⁄60 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1675-1746)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.7 g
Diameter 23.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s) Hans Wilhelm Krauer
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#154, HMZ 2#662, Divo/Tob18#565, KM#45, Haas L#410
Obverse description Ornate oval cartouche with scrolls with coat of arms of Lucerne with arabesque in left field.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MON · NOVA · REIP · LVCERNEN · ★ 1714 ★
(Translation: Moneta nova Republicae Lucernensis. New coin of the Republic of Lucerne.)
Reverse description Cross fleury with flower stems in quarters.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CONCORDIA · RES · PARVAE · CRESC · ★
(Translation: Concordia res parvae crescunt. Unity makes strength.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1713 - Wielandt# 154 -
1713 - Wielandt# 154a -
1714 - Wielandt# 155 -
1714 - Wielandt# 155a -
1714 - Wielandt# 155b -
Numisquare ID 7665110340
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