Medal of Merit

Lieu City of Lucerne
Année 1714
Type Award medal
Composition Tin
Poids
Diamètre 49.7 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Tranche
Période Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
Référence(s) Wielandt Luzern#145
Description de l’avers 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.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers DOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1714 C • H •
(Translation: The Lord is my light.)
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 2544507810
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