Kreuzer "Etschkreuzer" MONETA LVCERN ND
| Silver | 0.9 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1502-1550 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#291885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double cross. Antiqua script.
Lettering: MONETA LVCERN
Translation:
Moneta Lucernensis.
Coin of Lucerne.
Interesting fact
The Kreuzer "Etschkreuzer" (MONETA LVCERN) ND (1502-1550) from City of Lucerne is an interesting coin because it was used as a form of currency during the Renaissance period in Switzerland. It was made of silver and weighed 0.9 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The coin's design featured the city's coat of arms and was used for everyday transactions, demonstrating the city's economic importance during that era.
