Medal of Merit

Locatie City of Lucerne
Jaar 1714
Type Award medal
Samenstelling Tin
Gewicht
Diameter 49.7 mm
Dikte
Vorm Round
Techniek Milled
Oriëntatie
Rand
Periode Republic (1648-1798)
Opmerking
Referentie(s) Wielandt Luzern#145
Beschrijving voorzijde 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.
Schrift voorzijde Latin
Opschrift voorzijde DOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1714 C • H •
(Translation: The Lord is my light.)
Beschrijving keerzijde 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.
Schrift keerzijde Latin
Opschrift keerzijde LVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS
(Translation: Lucerna pedibus meis. Lamp at my feet.)
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Numisquare-ID 2544507810
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