2 Thalers Medal of Merit

€311,595.00
LocationCity of Lucerne
Year1714
TypeAward medals/Miscellaneous award
CompositionSilver
Weight55.05 g
Diameter50.1 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
PeriodRepublic (1648-1798)
NoticeJohann Karl von Hedlinger
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#145
Obverse descriptionCoat 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 letteringDOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1714 C • H •
(Translation: The Lord is my light.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAerial 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 letteringLVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS
(Translation: Lucerna pedibus meis. Lamp at my feet.)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverLucerne, Switzerland
Mintage1714  - -
Catalog ID5161284220
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