½ Thaler 18 coats of arms
1603 year| Silver | 14.2 g | 42.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1603 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.2 g |
| Diameter | 42.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#296515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire depicting double headed eagle. Two Mirrored coats of arms of Lucerne below; inner fields with vegetal motifs; outer fields plain. Two lions supporting the two coats of arms. Left lion holding sword in right arm and cross-bearing orb in left arm. Right lion holding flag with both arms. Coats of arms of 18 bailiwicks on square shields around; clockwise: Rothenburg, Ruswil, Sempach, Habsburg, Horw, Rüßegg, Kriens, Ebikon, Knutwil, Wikon, Weggis, Triengen, Merenschwand, Malters, Münster, Sursee, Entlebuch, and Willisau.
Comment
Minted with the dies of the Thaler pieces from 1603.Most pieces show traces of gold plating.
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Lucerne, made in 1603, features 18 coats of arms, representing the 18 cantons of Switzerland at the time.
