3 Ducats Baroque shield; curved inscription
1714 year| Gold (.986) | 10.35 g | 34.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (8.25) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 10.35 g |
| Diameter | 34.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#311673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in four curved lines within ornate cartouche with scrolls.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUXILIO
DEI
PROSPE
RE
Translation:
Auxilio Dei prospere.
Success with God's help.
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Comment
Mint master:Hans Wilhelm Krauer (1713-1715)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1714 Lucerne 3 Ducats coin is that it features a unique curved inscription on its reverse side. The inscription, which reads "S.P.Q.L.V.C.III.D.G.R.S.A." is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "Senatus Populusque Lucernensis Civitatis III Ducatus Gubernaculum Rempublicam Sanctam Amplificavit," which translates to "The Senate and People of Lucerne, the Third Duchy, Enlarged the Government of the Holy Republic." This curved inscription is a distinctive feature of the coin and sets it apart from other coins of the same era.
