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© Sincona AG
Ducat
1715 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1715 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2.75) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#117837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full length figure of Saint Leodegar standing, facing forward, wearing mitre and episcopal attire, holding drill in right hand and crosier in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS LEODEGARIVS
Translation: Saint Leodegar.
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Designer: Philipp Heinrich Müller
Comment
Fr# 317.Interesting fact
The Ducat 1715 from the City of Lucerne is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted. It is made of gold with a purity of 98.6% and weighs 3.5 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a crowned eagle and the reverse side featuring the coat of arms of Lucerne. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
