6 Ducats 15 coats of arms
1518 year| Gold | 20.97 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1518 |
| Value | 6 Goldgulden (18) |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 20.97 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#294910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire depicting double headed eagle. Coat of arms of Lucerne below. Two lions supporting the two coats of arms. Coats of arms of the 15 bailiwicks on square shields around; clockwise: Rothenburg, Entlebuch, Sempach, Triengen, Malters, Kriens, Merenschwand, Ebikon, Weggis, Horw, Habsburg, Münster, Sursee, Ruswil, and Willisau.
Comment
Struck with the same dies used for the .A single piece known [1].
References:
[1] Jürg Richter; 2016. Die Proben und Materialvarianten von Schweizer Münzen / Band 1. Die Proben und Materialvarianten der Kantonsmünzen. Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. Page 189.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 6 Ducats (15 coats of arms) 1518 from City of Lucerne made of Gold weighing 20.97 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of 15 different coats of arms on its reverse side, which represents the 15 cantons of Switzerland that made up the Swiss Confederation at the time. This coin is a significant piece of numismatic history and a symbol of Swiss unity and independence.