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© Sincona AG
¼ Gulden
1725 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1725 |
| Value | ¼ Gulden = ⅛ Thaler = 10 Schillings |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#60850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monogram of Lucerne formed of two intertwined cursive L's. Small Maltese cross in the middle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
🏵 DOMINUS ✠ SPES ✠ POPULI ✠ SUI
B
Translation:
Dominus spes populi sui.
God (is) the hope of His people.
Comment
Mint master: Karl Franz Krauer (1724-1728)Varieties:
Variety 1 (Wielandt# 157)
Obverse lettering: ★ MON • NOV • REIP • LUCERNENS • 1725
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 157a)
Obverse lettering: ★ MON • NOV • REIP . LUCERNEN • 1725
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 157b)
Obverse lettering: ★ MON • NOV REIP • LUCERNEN • 1725
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Gulden 1725 coin from the City of Lucerne is that it features a unique design element - a small image of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the city's coat of arms. This design detail sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and era, making it a distinct and interesting collector's item.
