Medal of Merit Bronze

Lieu City of Lucerne
Année 1745
Type Award medal
Composition Bronze
Poids 32.81 g
Diamètre 48.90 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Tranche
Période Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
Référence(s) Wielandt Luzern#165, SMP#815 var.
Description de l’avers Coat of arms of Lucerne on asymmetrical shield with scrolls, supported by two woodwoses (wild men) wearing wreaths on heads and around waists. The left woodwose standing, facing left, holding sword in right hand and holding crown above shield in left hand. The right wodwose sitting, holding palm leaf in right hand and supporting head with left hand. Laurel branch to behind, to the left. Ornate scrolls below.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers DOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1745 • I • B •
(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 · I · BRUPACHER
(Translation: Lucernes at my feet.)
Tirage
ID Numisquare 9109784290
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