© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Batzen SOLI DEO GLORIA
1569 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1569 |
| Value | 1 Batzen = 1⁄18 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#294839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross patteé. A fleur-de-lis with curls pointing inwards in each canton.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SOLI ✥ DEO ✥ GLORIA ✥ 69
Translation: Glory to God alone.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 34)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA 🞹 LVCERNENS 🞹
Reverse lettering: ✠ SOLI ✥ DEO ✥ GLORIA ✥ 69
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 34a)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA 🞹 LVCERNEN 🞹
Reverse lettering: ✠ SOLI ✥ DEO ✥ GLORIA ✥ 69
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 34b)
Obverse lettering: ✤ MONETA ✤ LVCERNENSIS ✤
Reverse lettering: ✠ SOLI ✥ DEO ✥ GLORIA ✥ 69
Interesting fact
The Batzen coin from the City of Lucerne, minted in 1569, features the Latin inscription "SOLI DEO GLORIA" which means "Glory to God Alone." This inscription reflects the strong religious beliefs of the time and highlights the importance of faith in the lives of the people who used this coin.
