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© Sincona AG
3 Kreuzers MONETA NOVA LVCERNENSIS
| Silver | 2.2 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1569 (1562-1571) |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#295627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle with imperial cross-bearing orb on chest. Value "3" inside the orb. Crown above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI · DEO · GLORIA · 6z
Translation: Glory to God alone.
Comment
Varieties:No date variety (Wielandt# 37b)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA + NOVA + LVCERN
Reverse lettering: SOLI + DEO + GLORIA
1562 variety 1 (Wielandt# 38)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA · NOVA · LVCERNE
Reverse lettering: SOLI + DEO + GLORIA + 6z
1562 variety 2 (Wielandt# 38a)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA · NOVA · LVCERNE
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO · GLORIA · 6z
1562 variety 3 (Wielandt# 38b)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA · NOVA · LVCERN
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO · GLORIA · 6z
1562 variety 4 (Wielandt# 38c)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA + NOVA + LVCERN
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO · GLORIA · 6z
1563 variety 1 (Wielandt# 39)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA + NOVA + LVCERNE
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO · GLORIA · 63
1563 variety 2 (Wielandt# 39a)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA + NOVA + LVCERNE
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO · GLORIA · 63
1563 variety 3 (Wielandt# 39b)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA + NOVA + LVCERN
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO · GLORIA · 63
1563 variety 4 (Wielandt# 39c)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA + NOVA · LVCERN
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO · GLORIA · 63
1563 variety 5 (Wielandt# 39d)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA · NOVA · LVCERN
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO · GLORIA · 63
1564 variety 1 (Wielandt# 40)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ✦ NOVA ✦ LVCERNE
Reverse lettering: SOLI ✦ DEO ✦ GLORIA ✦ 1564
1564 variety 2 (Wielandt# 40a)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA · NOVA · LVCERN
Reverse lettering: SOLI ✦ DEO ✦ GLORIA ✦ 1564
1564 variety 3 (Wielandt# 40b)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ✦ NOVA ✦ LVCERN ✦
Reverse lettering: SOLI + DEO + GLORIA 6ℓ
1568 variety (Wielandt# 41a)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ⬦ NOVA ⬦ LVCERNE
Reverse lettering: SOLI + DEO + GLORIA + 68
1569 variety 1 (Wielandt# 42)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ⬦ NOVA ⬦ LVCERNE
Reverse lettering: SOLI + DEO + GLORIA + 69
1569 variety 2 (Wielandt# 42a)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA NOVA ✦ LVCERNE
Reverse lettering: SOLI + DEO + GLORIA + 69
1569 variety 3 (Wielandt# 42b)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ✦ NOVA ✦ LVCERN'
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO · GLORIA 69
1569 variety 4 (Wielandt# 42c)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ✦ NOVA ✦ LVCERN
Reverse lettering: SOLI + DEO + GLORIA + 69
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the City of Lucerne is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was introduced in 1562, just a few years after the Swiss Confederation was formed, and it was used as a standardized form of currency across the region. This was significant because it helped to simplify trade and commerce across the different cantons and cities of Switzerland, and it also represented a shift towards a more centralized and organized monetary system. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time, further highlights the coin's importance in the region's economy.
