Ducat Tin trial strike
1725 year| Tin | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1725 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2.75) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#311785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full length figure of saint Leodegar standing, facing forward, wearing mitre and episcopal mantle, holding drill in right hand and crosier in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS LEODEGARIVS
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Mint master: Karl Franz Krauer (1724-1728)Interesting fact
The Pattern Ducat (Tin trial strike) 1725 from City of Lucerne made of Tin is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was created as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a test piece to experiment with the minting process. This trial strike was likely made to test the quality of the tin alloy used in the minting process, as tin was a common material used in coinage during that time period. The fact that it was made of tin also makes it stand out from other coins of its time, which were typically made of precious metals like gold or silver.
