6 Ducats 18 coats of arms
1603 year| Gold | 21 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1603 |
| Value | 6 Ducats (18) |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#296514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire depicting double headed eagle. Two Mirrored coats of arms of Lucerne below; inner fields with vegetal motifs; outer fields plain. Two lions supporting the two coats of arms. Left lion holding sword in right arm and cross-bearing orb in left arm. Right lion holding flag with both arms. Coats of arms of 18 bailiwicks on square shields around; clockwise: Rothenburg, Ruswil, Sempach, Habsburg, Horw, Rüßegg, Kriens, Ebikon, Knutwil, Wikon, Weggis, Triengen, Merenschwand, Malters, Münster, Sursee, Entlebuch, and Willisau.
Comment
Minted with the dies of the Thaler pieces from 1603.Interesting fact
The 6 Ducats coin from the City of Lucerne, made of gold and weighing 21g, is a rare and valuable coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features 18 coats of arms, which represents the 18 cantons of Switzerland at the time of its minting in 1603. This coin is a symbol of the unity and strength of the Swiss Confederation during that period.