2 Thalers Medal of Merit

Location City of Lucerne
Year 1702
Type Coin replica
Composition Zinc plated lead (galvanised)
Weight 57.04 g
Diameter 50.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#142 var.
Obverse description Coat of arms of Lucerne on ornate gothic shield, with arabesque in right field. Saint Leodegar to the left, wearing mitre and episcopal regalia, holding crosier in left hand and benedicting with right hand. Putto at his feet, holding drill in right hand and palm leaf in left hand. Saint Maurice to the right, wearing suit of armour, helmet with feather, and holding lance with flag in right hand. Putto at his feet holding sword in right hand and palm leaf in left hand. Collegiate Church of Saint Leodegar in the background.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering INTER SANCTOS SORS ILLORUM ✶ 1702 ✶
(Translation: Their fate among the saints.)
Reverse description Aerial 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering LVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS
(Translation: Lucerna pedibus meis. Lamp at my feet.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7886010330
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