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© Sincona AG
3 Kreuzers MONETA LVCERNENSIS
| Silver | 2.2 g | 22.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1564-1571 (1562-1571) |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 22.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#295599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle with imperial cross-bearing orb on chest. Value "3" inside. Crown above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI ✠ DEO ✠ GLORIA
Translation: Glory to God alone.
Comment
Varieties:No date variety (Wielandt# 37b)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ✦ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SOLI ✠ DEO ✠ GLORIA
1564 variety (Wielandt# 40c)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA + LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SOLI + DEO + GLORIA + 6ℓ
1568 variety (Wielandt# 41)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA + LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SOLI + DEO + GLORIA + 68
1570 variety 1 (Wielandt# 43)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA + LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SOLI + DEO + GLORIA + 70
1570 variety 2 (Wielandt# 43a)
Obverse lettering: ✠ ✠ MONETA + LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SOLI + DO + GLORIA + 70
1570 variety 3 (Wielandt# 43b)
Obverse lettering: ✠ ✠ MONETA + LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SCOLI + DO + GLORIA + 70
1571 variety (Wielandt# 44)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ✦ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SCOLI ✦ DEO ✦ GLORIA ✦ 71
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the City of Lucerne is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is not typically found on other coins from the same era. This cross is believed to have been added as a symbol of the city's commitment to Christianity and its connection to the Holy Roman Empire.
