½ Batzen Flower stems in quarters
| Billon | 1.7 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1713-1714 |
| Value | ½ Batzen = 1⁄60 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross fleury with flower stems in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA · RES · PARVAE · CRESC · ★
Translation:
Concordia res parvae crescunt.
Unity makes strength.
Engraver: Hans Wilhelm Krauer
Comment
Mint master: Hans Wilhelm Krauer (1713-1715)
Varieties:
1713 Variety 1 (Wielandt# 154)
Obverse lettering: MON · NOVA · REIP · LVCERNEN ★ 1713 ★
Reverse lettering: ★ CONCORDIA · RES · PARVAE · CRESCVN ·
1713 Variety 2 (Wielandt# 154a)
Obverse lettering: MON · NOVA · REIP · LVCERNE · + 1713 +
Reverse lettering: + CONCORDIA · RES · PARVAE · CRESC ·
1714 Variety 1 (Wielandt# 155)
Obverse lettering: MON · NOVA · REIP · LVCERNENS ★ 1714 ★
Reverse lettering: ✶ CONCORDIA · RES · PARVAE · CRESC ·
1714 Variety 2 (Wielandt# 155a)
Obverse lettering: MON · NOVA · REIP · LVCERNEN ★ 1714 ★
Reverse lettering:✶ CONCORDIA · RES · PARVAE · CRESC ·
1714 Variety 3 (Wielandt# 155b)
Obverse lettering: ★ MON · NOVA · REIP · LVCERNEN : ★ 1714 ★
Reverse lettering: ★ CONCORDIA ❀ RES ❀ PARVAE ❀ CRESC
Interesting fact
The ½ Batzen coin from the City of Lucerne, minted between 1713 and 1714, features a unique design element - flower stems in quarters. This intricate detail adds to the coin's beauty and sets it apart from other coins of its time.
