Medal of Merit

Lieu City of Lucerne
Année 1702
Type Award medal
Composition Silver
Poids 47.9 g
Diamètre 49.0 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Tranche
Période Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
Référence(s) Wielandt Luzern#142
Description de l’avers Coat 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.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers INTER SANCTOS SORS ILLORUM ✶ 1702 ✶
(Translation: Their fate among the saints.)
Description du revers 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.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers LVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS
(Translation: Lucerna pedibus meis. Lamp at my feet.)
Tirage
ID Numisquare 9507087280
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