© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
3 Kreuzers Square shield; date in fields
1598 year| Silver | 1.72 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1598 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#298631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle with value "3" in round frame on chest. Crown above the heads.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ SIT + NOE + DMI + BNDICT ⁑
3
Unabridged legend: Sit nomen Domini benedictum.
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
Mint master: Caspar Futter (1597-1606)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the City of Lucerne, made of silver and weighing 1.72g, is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1598, a period marked by the transition from the medieval period to the early modern era, and the coin's design reflects this shift. The square shield on the coin's obverse (front) side, which features the date in the fields, was a new design element introduced during this time, and it symbolized the growing influence of the Renaissance and humanism on coinage design. Additionally, the use of silver as the coin's material was a significant departure from the traditional copper and bronze coins that were commonly used during this time, and it signaled a growing emphasis on trade and commerce in the region. Overall, the 3 Kreuzers coin from Lucerne is a fascinating example of how coinage design can reflect broader cultural and historical trends.
