© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
5 Ducats
1698 year| Gold (.986) | 17.35 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1698 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (17.4) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#310443 |
|---|---|
| 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 5 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 when the City of Lucerne was an independent state, and it features the coat of arms of the city on one side and the image of a lion on the other. The lion is a symbol of power and strength, and it was likely chosen to represent the city's prosperity and influence at the time. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold and weighs 17.35 grams makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
