2 Thalers Medal of Merit

Location City of Lucerne
Year 1745
Type Award medal
Composition Silver
Weight 58.25 g
Diameter 49 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#165, SMP#815, Haller#1089
Obverse description Coat of arms of Lucerne on asymmetrical shield with scrolls, supported by two woodwoses (wild men) wearing wreaths on heads and around waists. The left woodwose standing, facing left, holding sword in right hand and holding crown above shield in left hand. The right wodwose sitting, holding palm leaf in right hand and supporting head with left hand. Laurel branch to behind, to the left. Ornate scrolls below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering DOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1745 • I • B •
(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 · I · BRUPACHER
(Translation: Lucerne at my feet.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3571524020
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