4 Ducats (Wild man) 1695 front 4 Ducats (Wild man) 1695 back
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4 Ducats Wild man

1695 year
Gold 13.89 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Lucerne
Period
Republic (1648-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1695
Value
4 Ducats (11)
Currency
Thaler (1675-1746)
Composition
Gold
Weight
13.89 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#302501
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint Leodegar, seated, nimbate, wearing mitre, mantle and cross, holding crosier in right hand, hand drill in left hand and book under left arm.

Lettering: SANCTVS LEODIGARIVS EPISC, +

Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius episcopus.
Saint Leodegar, bishop.

Interesting fact

The 4 Ducats (Wild Man) coin from the City of Lucerne, minted in 1695, is an extremely rare and valuable coin. It is believed that only 12 of these coins were minted, making it one of the rarest coins in the world.