11/2 Thaler Medal of Merit

€337,828.00
LocationCity of Lucerne
Year1745
TypeAward medals/Miscellaneous award
CompositionSilver
Weight44.49 g
Diameter49.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain.
PeriodRepublic (1648-1798)
NoticeJakob Brupacher
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#165
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne on asymmetrical shield with scrolls, supported by two woodwoses (wild men) wearing wreaths on heads and around waists. The left woodwose standing, facing left, holding sword in right hand and holding crown above shield in left hand. The right wodwose sitting, holding palm leaf in right hand and supporting head with left hand. Laurel branch to behind, to the left. Ornate scrolls below.
Obverse letteringDOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1745 • I • B •
(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 · I · BRUPACHER
(Translation: Lucerne at my feet.)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverLucerne, Switzerland
Mintage1745  - -
Catalog ID7935633320
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