2 Ducats Baroque shield, curved inscription

€311,672.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1714
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats (5.5)
CurrencyThaler (1675-1746)
CompositionGold
Weight6.9 g
Dimensions34.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Johann Karl von Hedlinger
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#148b, HMZ 2#653bᴬᵁ, Divo/Tob18#547b*, KM#A151, Fr#314
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne with arabesque in left field on ornate shield with scrolls, leaves, and flowers. Palmette above and mascaron below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMONETA ★ NOVA ★ REIP ★ LVCERNENSIS ★ 1714
(Translation: Moneta nova Republicae Lucernensis. New coin of the Republic of Lucerne)
Reverse descriptionInscription in four curved lines within ornate cartouche with scrolls.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAUXILIO DEI PROSPE RE
(Translation: Auxilio Dei prospere. Success with God`s help.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1714  - -
Catalog ID3953677280
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