© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
5 Ducats Baroque shield; curved inscription
1714 year| Gold | 17.21 g | 34.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (13.75) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.21 g |
| Diameter | 34.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#242605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in four curved lines within ornate cartouche with scrolls.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUXILIO
DEI
PROSPE
RE
Translation:
Auxilio Dei prospere.
Success with the help of God.
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Comment
Mint master: Hans Wilhelm Krauer (1713-1715)Minted with the dies of the .
Examples of this type:
⸰ Auctioned by Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 82, 23 October 2001, Lot 378. Estimated at 30 000 CHF.
⸰ Auctioned by Adolph Hess AG and Bank Leu & Co. AG, Auction 825, 17 April 1964, Lot 207.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1714 Lucerne 5 Ducats coin is that it features a unique curved inscription on its reverse side, which reads "VIRTUS ET FIDES" (Virtue and Faith) in a beautiful baroque script. This design element adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal and sets it apart from other coins of the time.
