2 Ducats Wild men

€117,856.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1741
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats (5.5)
CurrencyThaler (1675-1746)
CompositionGold (.986)
Weight7 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Jonas Thiébaud I
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#162, HMZ 2#646b, KM#63, Fr#322, Haas L#10
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne on ornate shield. Shell above. Mascaron below. Crown at the top, supported by two woodwoses (wild men) wearing wreaths on their heads and around their waists. Left woodwose holding sword and right woodwose holding palm leaf. Both standing on podest with scrolls below.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionInscription in six lines within cartouche with two palm branches, two shells, flower garland and scrolls.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDUCATUS REIPUBLICÆ LUCERNEN SIS · I · T · 1741 ·
(Translation: Ducat of the Republic of Lucerne.)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1741  - -
Catalog ID1171611020
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