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⅛ Gulden
1793 year| Silver | 1.42 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | ⅛ Gulden |
| Currency | New Thaler (1773-1797) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#60852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Monogram in cruciform with value in center, within square.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·1793·DOMINUS SPES POPULI SUI
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Gulden 1793 coin from the City of Lucerne is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The French Revolution had a significant impact on Switzerland, leading to the Helvetic Republic being established in 1798, and the coinage of the time reflects this turmoil. The ⅛ Gulden coin was minted in silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time, and its design features the coat of arms of Lucerne, which includes a lion and a key, symbolizing strength and authority. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a piece of history that tells a story of a pivotal moment in Swiss history.
