11/2 Ducats

€302,483.00
IssuerBeromünster, Abbey of
Year1710
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value11/2 Ducats = 6 Guilders
CurrencyThaler (1713-1797)
CompositionGold
Weight5.1 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound
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Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne on crowned and helmeted ornate cartouche with scrollwork around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ BERO COM . DE LENZB . FUNDA . ECCL . BERON . +
(Translation: Bero Comes de Lensburg fundavit Ecclesiae Beronensis. Count Bero of Lensburg founded the Church of Bero.)
Reverse descriptionArchangel Michael advancing left, raising flame sword in right arm, holding shield in left hand, wearing feathered helmet and plate armour. Defeated devil crouching on the ground below, breathing smoke, with flames behind.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOLLEG . BERO . SVIS . BENEV . D . D . QVIS UT DEVS
(Translation: Collegium Beronense suis benevolis dono dedit. The Beronese College gave its gift willingly.)
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MintageND (1710)  - -
Catalog ID2541605260
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