10 Goldgulden 15 coats of arms
1557 year| Gold | 32.7 g | 46.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 32.7 g |
| Diameter | 46.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#291900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire depicting double headed eagle. Coat of arms of Lucerne below; left half hatched; right half plain. Two lions supporting the two coats of arms. Coats of arms of the 15 bailiwicks on square shields around; clockwise: Rothenburg, Entlebuch, Sempach, Triengen, Malters, Kriens, Merenschwand, Ebikon, Weggis, Horw, Habsburg, Münster, Sursee, Ruswil, and Willisau.
Comment
Gold strike with the dies of the 1557 thaler.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Goldgulden coin from the City of Lucerne is that it features 15 coats of arms, which represents the 15 cantons of Switzerland at the time of its minting in 1557. This coin was minted during a time when Switzerland was still a confederation of independent states, and the inclusion of the coats of arms symbolized the unity and cooperation among the cantons. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold and weighs 32.7 grams makes it a valuable and rare collector's item for numismatists.