2 1/2 Thaler Medal of Merit

€310,489.00
LocationCity of Lucerne
Year1702
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
Composition
Weight71.5 g
Diameter49.0 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
PeriodRepublic (1648-1798)
NoticeObverse: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Reverse: Philipp Heinrich Müller
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#141
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.
Obverse letteringDOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEa C • H •
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCoat 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.
Reverse letteringINTER SANCTOS SORS ILLORUM • ✶ 1702 ✶
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1702  - -
Catalog ID4168636450
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