© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
2 Ducats WIld man
1695 year| Gold | 7.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1695 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (5.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#302499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Leodegar, seated, nimbate, wearing mitre, mantle and cross, holding crosier in right hand, hand drill in left hand and book under left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS LEODIGARIVS EPISC, +
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius episcopus.
Saint Leodegar, bishop.
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats (Wild Man) coin from the City of Lucerne, made of gold and weighing 7.5g, is a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of a wild man, which is said to represent the mythical creature known as the "Wild Man of the Woods" from Swiss folklore. This design was used on several coins from the City of Lucerne during the 17th and 18th centuries, but the 1695 edition is particularly rare and valuable due to its high gold content and the fact that it was minted during a time of economic prosperity in the region. As a result, this coin is considered a prized addition to any coin collection and is highly sought after by collectors and investors alike.
