© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
2 Thalers
1603 year| Silver | 54.76 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1603 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 54.76 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#296510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire depicting double headed eagle. Two Mirrored coats of arms of Lucerne below; inner fields with vegetal motifs; outer fields plain. Two lions supporting the two coats of arms. Left lion holding sword in right arm and cross-bearing orb in left arm. Right lion holding flag with both arms. Coats of arms of 18 bailiwicks on square shields around; clockwise: Rothenburg, Ruswil, Sempach, Habsburg, Horw, Rüßegg, Kriens, Ebikon, Knutwil, Wikon, Weggis, Triengen, Merenschwand, Malters, Münster, Sursee, Entlebuch, and Willisau.
Script: Latin
Comment
Minted with the same dies used for the Thaler pieces of 1603.Interesting fact
The 2 Thalers coin from the City of Lucerne, made of silver and weighing 54.76g, is interesting because it was minted during a time when the city was part of the Swiss Confederation, a powerful and influential political and economic alliance in Europe during the 16th century. The coin's design likely reflects the city's coat of arms and may feature images of local leaders or symbols of the Confederation. Its silver content and weight also suggest that it was a valuable and widely-used denomination in the region.
