Medal of Merit

Luogo City of Lucerne
Anno 1714
Tipo Award medal
Composizione Tin
Peso
Diametro 49.7 mm
Spessore
Forma Round
Tecnica Milled
Orientamento
Bordo
Periodo Republic (1648-1798)
Nota
Riferimento/i Wielandt Luzern#145
Descrizione del dritto 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.
Scrittura del dritto Latin
Legenda del dritto DOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1714 C • H •
(Translation: The Lord is my light.)
Descrizione del rovescio 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.
Scrittura del rovescio Latin
Legenda del rovescio LVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS
(Translation: Lucerna pedibus meis. Lamp at my feet.)
Tiratura
ID Numisquare 2544507810
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