11/2 Thaler Medal of Merit

Lieu City of Lucerne
Année 1742
Type Award medal
Composition Silver
Poids 42.38 g
Diamètre 48.93 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Tranche
Période Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
Référence(s) Wielandt Luzern#164 , SMP#813
Description de l’avers 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.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers DOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1742 I HAAG
(Translation: The Lord is my light.)
Description du revers 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.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers LVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS
(Translation: Lucerne at my feet.)
Tirage
ID Numisquare 6359036190
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