Medal of Merit

Ubicación City of Lucerne
Año 1714
Tipo Award medal
Composición Tin
Peso
Diámetro 49.7 mm
Grosor
Forma Round
Técnica Milled
Orientación
Canto
Período Republic (1648-1798)
Observación
Referencia(s) Wielandt Luzern#145
Descripción del anverso Coat 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.
Escritura del anverso Latin
Leyenda del anverso DOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1714 C • H •
(Translation: The Lord is my light.)
Descripción del reverso 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.
Escritura del reverso Latin
Leyenda del reverso LVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS
(Translation: Lucerna pedibus meis. Lamp at my feet.)
Tirada
ID de Numisquare 2544507810
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