11/2 Thaler Medal of Merit

Location City of Lucerne
Year 1742
Type Award medal
Composition Silver
Weight 42.38 g
Diameter 48.93 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#164 , SMP#813
Obverse description Coat 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering DOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1742 I HAAG
(Translation: The Lord is my light.)
Reverse description Aerial 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering LVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS
(Translation: Lucerne at my feet.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6359036190
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