2 Ducats
1675 year| Gold | 7 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1675 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (5.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#302507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Leodegar, standing, facing left, nimbate, wearing mitre, mantle, and cross, raising right arm, holding hand drill in left hand. Facade of a church to the right. Small tree to the left.
Lettering: S + LEODIGARIVS +
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats 1675 from the City of Lucerne is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) having recently ended and the English Civil War (1642-1651) ongoing. Despite these conflicts, the City of Lucerne was able to maintain its independence and prosperity, as evidenced by the minting of this high-quality gold coin.
