2 Thalers Medal of Merit

Location City of Lucerne
Year 1714
Type Award medal
Composition Silver
Weight 55.05 g
Diameter 50.1 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#145
Obverse description Coat of arms of Lucerne on ornate oval shield supported by two wild men wearing oak wreaths. The man on the left holding sword and the man on the right holding palm leaf. Ornate cartouche with date below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering DOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1714 C • H •
(Translation: The Lord is my light.)
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 5161284220
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