10 Ducats 18 coats of arms
1603 year| Gold | 34 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1603 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#296513 |
|---|---|
| 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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats (18 coats of arms) 1603 from City of Lucerne made of Gold weighing 34g is that it features a unique combination of 18 different coats of arms on its reverse side, representing the 18 cantons of Switzerland that made up the Swiss Confederation at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early Swiss numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.