5 Ducats SANCTVS to the right

€311,652.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1714
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Ducats (13.75)
CurrencyThaler (1675-1746)
CompositionGold
Weight17.46 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Johann Karl von Hedlinger
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#–, HMZ 2#–, Divo/Tob18#543, KM#–, Fr#309
Obverse descriptionInscription in four lines, within ornate cartouche formed of two fantastic sea creatures with intertwined tails.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMONETA REIPVP . LVCERNEN : SIS 1714
(Translation: Moneta Republicae Lucernensis. Coin of the Republic of Lucerne)
Reverse descriptionSaint Leodegar seated, facing left, looking right, wearing mitre and episcopal regalia, raising right hand in benediction and holding crosier in left hand. Putto seated below, facing right, holding drill in right hand and palm leaf in left hand. Coat of arm of Lucerne on ornate shield with scrolls to the right. Inscription starts at 2 o`clock.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSANCTVS LEODEGARIVS
(Translation: Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1714  - -
Catalog ID7716188580
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