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© Sincona AG
2 Ducats
1714 year| Gold (.986) | 6.9 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (5.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#117853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full length figure of Saint Leodegar, standing, looking right, wearing mitre and episcopal attire, holding drill in right hand and crosier in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS LEODEGARIVS
Translation: Saint Leodegar.
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Designer: Philipp Heinrich Müller
Comment
Further references:Fr# 316. Friedberg further lists an unknown 2 ducat piece minted in 1714 from gulden dies Fr# 314.
Mint master:
Hans Wilhelm Krauer (1713-1715)
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats 1714 coin from the City of Lucerne is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Swiss Confederation was still a relatively new entity, having been formed just over a century prior in 1291. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the city's prosperity and growth during this period, and its gold content and intricate design would have made it a valuable and coveted item among collectors and merchants.
