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20 Kreuzer
| Silver | 4.6 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1713-1725 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#60972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Monogram of Lucerne with eight L's disposed in a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ DOMINUS ★ SPES ★ POPVLI ★ SVI ★ 1713
20
Translation:
Dominus spes populi sui.
God (is) the hope of His people.
Engravers: Hans Wilhelm Krauer, Franz Karl Krauer
Comment
Mint masters:Hans Wilhelm Krauer (1713-1715)
Franz Karl Krauer (1724-1728)
Varieties:
1713 Variety 1 (Wielandt# 151)
Obverse lettering: ✤ MONETA ★ NOVA ★ REIP ★ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: ★ DOMINUS ★ SPES ★ POPVLI ★ SVI ★ 1713
1713 Variety 2 (Wielandt# 151a)
Obverse lettering: ★ MONETA ★ NOVA ★ REIP ★ LVCERNENSIS •
Reverse lettering: ★ DOMINUS ★ SPES ★ POPVLI ★ SVI ★ 1713
1713 Variety 3 (Wielandt# 151b)
Obverse lettering: ★ MONETA ★ NOVA ★ REIP ★ LVCERNENSIS ★
Reverse lettering: ★ DOMINUS ★ SPES ★ POPVLI ★ SVI ★ 1713
1713 Variety 4 (Wielandt# 151c)
Obverse lettering: ★ MONETA ★ NOVA ★ REIP ★ LVCERNENSIS ★
Reverse lettering: ★ DOMINUS ★ SPES ★ POPVLI ★ SVI 🞹 + 🞹 1713
1713 Variety 5 (Wielandt# 151d; Haas# 204)
Obverse lettering: ★ MONETA ★ NOVA ★ REIP ★ LVCERNENSIS ★
Reverse lettering: ★ DOMINUS ★ SPES ★ POPVLI ★ SVI ★ + 1713
1713 Variety 6 (Wielandt# 151e; Haas# 205)
Obverse lettering: ★ MONETA ★ NOVA ★ REIP ★ LVCERNENSIS ★
Reverse lettering: + DOMINUS ★ SPES ★ POPVLI ★ SVI ★ + 1713
1713 Variety 7 (Wielandt# 151f; Haas# 206)
Obverse lettering: + MONETA • NOVA • REIP • LVCERNEN
Reverse lettering: 🞹 DOMINUS • SPES • POPVLI • SVI + 🞹 1713
1713 Variety 8 (Wielandt# 151g)
Obverse lettering: + MONETA • NOVA • REIP • LVCERNEN •
Reverse lettering: 🞹 DOMINUS • SPES • POPVLI • SVI + 🞹 1713
1714 Variety 1 (Wielandt# 152; Haas# 208)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA ★ NOVA ★ REIP ★ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: 🞡 DOMINUS 🞡 SPES 🞡 POPVLI 🞡 SVI 🙦 🞡 1714 🞡
1714 Variety 2 (Wielandt# 152a; Haas# 209; Haas# 210)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA ★ NOVA ★ REIP ★ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: ★ DOMINUS ★ SPES ★ POPVLI ★ SVI 🙦 ★ 1714 ★
1714 Variety 3 (Wielandt# 152b)
Obverse lettering: ★ MONETA • NOVA • REIP • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: DOMINUS ★ SPES ★ POPVLI ★ SVI 🙦 ★ 1714 ★
1724 Variety (Wielandt# 158; Haas# 211)
Obverse lettering: ★ MONETA • NOVA • REIP • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: DOMINUS ★ SPES ★ POPVLI ★ SVI 🙦 ★ 1724 ★
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1725 Variety (Wielandt# 159; Haas# 212)
Obverse lettering: ★ MONETA • NOVA • REIP • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: DOMINUS 🞡 SPES 🞡 POPVLI 🞡 SVI 🞡 1725 🞡
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzer coin from the City of Lucerne is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI, who was attempting to centralize power and standardize currency across the empire. The 20 Kreuzer coin was one of the first standardized coins issued by the City of Lucerne, and it featured a unique design that reflected the city's coat of arms. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of silver, indicating the city's wealth and economic importance at the time.
