Rappen Silver trial strike

€178,470.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1774-1787
TypePattern
Value1 Rappen (1⁄360)
CurrencyNew Thaler (1773-1797)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.5 g
Dimensions16.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#178, HMZ 2#664bᴬᴳ, KM#Pn9, Divo/Tob18#571a*, Haas L#264, Richt Pr1#596
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne on ornate oval shield, flanked by palm and laurel branches, with shell ornament above and bee below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringB
Reverse descriptionInscription in three lines. Ornamental cartouche around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1 RAPEN 1774
Edge
Mint
Mintage1774  - Richt Pr1# 596 -
1787  - Richt Pr1# 599 -
Catalog ID6733033120
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