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© Sincona AG
10 Batzens
1782 year| Silver | 8.9 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1782 |
| Value | 10 Batzens = ¼ Thaler = 1 Franc = 40 Kreuzers |
| Currency | New Thaler (1773-1797) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.9 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#345461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
"LL" monogram of the city of Lucerne with small Maltese cross within. Scrolls below. Scrolls, flowers and crown above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ DOMINUS ✠ SPES ✠ POPULI ✠ SUI ✠
C B
Translation: The Lord, hope of his people.
Engraver: Carl Bruppacher
Edge
Corded
Comment
Weight varies 6.3-8.9 g.Both variants of this coin type are made with the same dies. The date 1782 was subsequently stamped on the reverse die of the undated variant.
Interesting fact
The 10 Batzens coin from the City of Lucerne, made of silver and weighing 8.9 grams, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, leading to the formation of new nations and currencies. The 10 Batzens coin, with its unique design and silver content, represents a small but significant part of this tumultuous period in history.
