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⅛ Gulden
1725 year| Silver | 1.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1725 |
| Value | ⅛ Gulden = 5 Schillings = 1⁄16 Thaler (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monogram within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINVS SPES POPVLI SVI ·
B
Translation:
Dominus spes populi sui.
God (is) the hope of His people.
Comment
Mint master:Franz Karl Krauer (1724-1728)
Varieties:
Variety 1 (Wielandt# 160)
Obverse lettering: 1/8
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Variety 2 (Wielandt# 160a)
Obverse lettering: • 1/8 :
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Variety 3 (Wielandt# 160b)
Engraver: Brupacher
Reverse: Engraver's mark "B"
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Gulden 1725 coin from the City of Lucerne is that it was minted during a time when the Swiss Confederation was still a relatively new entity. The coin was minted in 1725, just over 100 years after the Swiss Confederation was formed in 1291. At that time, the Confederation was a loose alliance of cantons, and the coinage system was not yet standardized across all cantons. The ⅛ Gulden coin was one of the first attempts to create a standardized currency across the Confederation, and it was minted in several different cities, including Lucerne. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that provides insight into the early days of the Swiss Confederation and its monetary system.
