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© Sincona AG
Kreuzer "Etschkreuzer"
| Billon | 0.85 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1566 (1550-1566) |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#138011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial double-headed eagle with imperial cross-bearing orb on chest. Value "1" on the orb. Coat of arms of Lucerne on small square shield below; left half hatched; right half plain. Antiqua script.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI ✦ DEO GLORI ✦ 64
1
Translation:
Soli Deo gloria.
Glory to God alone.
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Varieties:No date variety 1 (Wielandt# 46)
Obverse lettering: MON LVC ERN ENS
Reverse lettering: · SOLI ✦ DEO GLORIA ·
No date variety 2 (Wielandt# 46a)
Obverse lettering: MON LVC ERN ENS
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO GLORIA
No date variety 3 (Wielandt# 46b)
Obverse lettering: MON LVC ERN NEN
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO GLORIA
1556 variety 1 (Wielandt# 48)
Obverse lettering: MON ETA LVC ERN
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO GLORIA · 56
1556 variety 2 (Wielandt# 48a)
Obverse lettering: MON ETA LVC ERN
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO GLORI · 56
1560 variety 1 (Wielandt# 49)
Obverse lettering: MON LVC ERN ENS
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO GLORIA · 60
1560 variety 2 (Wielandt# 49a)
Obverse lettering: MON LVC ERN ENS
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO GLORI · 60
1563 variety 1 (Wielandt# 50)
Obverse lettering: MON LVC ERN ENS · 63
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO GLORIA · 60
1563 variety 2 (Wielandt# 50a)
Obverse lettering: MON LVC ERN NEN
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO GLORIA · 60
1564 variety 1 (Wielandt# 51)
Obverse lettering: MON LVC ERN ENS
Reverse lettering: SOLI + DEO GLORIA + 60
1564 variety 2 (Wielandt# 51a)
Obverse lettering: MON LVC ERN ENS
Reverse lettering: SOLI ✦ DEO GLORI ✦ 64
1565 variety (Wielandt# 52)
Obverse lettering: MON LVC ERN ENS
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO GLORIA · 65
1566 variety 1 (Wielandt# 53)
Obverse lettering: MON LVC ERN ENS
Reverse lettering: SOLI ⬦ DEO GLORIA ⬦ 66
1566 variety 2 (Wielandt# 53a)
Obverse lettering: MO LVC ERN ENS
Reverse lettering: SOLI ⬦ DEO GLORIA ⬦ 66
1566 variety 3 (Wielandt# 53b)
Obverse lettering: MO LVC ERN ENS
Reverse lettering: SOLI ⬦ DEO GLORI ⬦ 66
1566 variety 4 (Wielandt# 53c)
Obverse lettering: MO LVC ERN ENS
Reverse lettering: SOLI · DEO GLORI · 66
Interesting fact
The Kreuzer "Etschkreuzer" coin from the City of Lucerne, made of Billon and weighing 0.85g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time of economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and its design features the coat of arms of Lucerne, which includes a cross and three lions. This coin was used in trade and commerce, and its value was equivalent to 1/4 of a Swiss gulden. Despite its small size and value, the Kreuzer "Etschkreuzer" coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.
