2 Ducats

€296,508.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1603
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats (6)
CurrencyThaler (1550-1656)
CompositionGold
Weight6.90 g
Dimensions29.2 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#58, HMZ 2#631, Haas L#6
Obverse descriptionNimbate double-headed eagle. Coat of arms of Lucerne below; left field with vegetal motif; right field plain. `16` and `L` in left field. `03` and `V` in right field.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering❀ MONETA ❀ NOVA ❀ LVCERNENSIS ❀ 1603 L V
(Translation: Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionFront-facing bust of Saint Leodegar, with nimbus, mitre, hand drill, and crosier.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering❀ + SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARI9 : ❀
(Translation: Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1603  - -
Catalog ID3015198540
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