10 Ducats
1698 year| Gold (.986) | 34.7 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1698 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (34.8) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 34.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#310444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing full figure of Saint Leodegar, standing, wearing episcopal attire and mitre, holding crosier in left hand and drill in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCT : LEODIGARIUS PATRON :
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius patronus.
Patron saint Leodegar.
Comment
Gold strike of the .Dies possibly by Philipp Heinrich Müller.
Interesting fact
The 10 Ducats 1698 from City of Lucerne is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few specimens known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the City of Lucerne, which was an independent state within the Old Swiss Confederacy. The coin's mintage was likely intended to promote trade and commerce within the region, and its gold content and high denomination would have made it a valuable and prestigious currency for merchants and traders. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and numismatists, not only for its rarity and historical significance, but also for its beauty and craftsmanship.
