© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
4 Ducats
1698 year| Gold (.986) | 14.02 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1698 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (13.92) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#310438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing full figure of Saint Leodegar, standing, wearing episcopal attire and mitre, holding crosier in left hand and drill in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCT : LEODIGARIUS PATRON :
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius patronus.
Patron saint Leodegar.
Comment
Gold strike of the .Dies possibly by Philipp Heinrich Müller.
Interesting fact
The 4 Ducats 1698 coin from the City of Lucerne is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the city of Lucerne. In the late 17th century, Lucerne was an important trading center and a member of the Swiss Confederation, and the coinage of the city was closely tied to the economic and political developments of the time. The 4 Ducats coin, with its high gold content and detailed design, is a testament to the city's prosperity and influence during this period.
