© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Thaler SANCTVS to the right
1714 year| Silver | 27.3 g | 40.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.3 g |
| Diameter | 40.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#311617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Leodegar seated, facing left, looking right, wearing mitre and episcopal regalia, raising right hand in benediction and holding crosier in left hand. Putto seated below, facing right, holding drill in right hand and palm leaf in left hand. Coat of arm of Lucerne on ornate shield with scrolls to the right. Inscription starts at 2 o'clock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS LEODEGARIVS
Translation: Saint Leodegar.
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Comment
Mint master:Hans Wilhelm Krauer (1713-1715)
Interesting fact
The Thaler coin from the City of Lucerne, minted in 1714, features an interesting design element - the image of Saint Sebastian, a Christian martyr, on the reverse side. This was a common motif on coins from Lucerne during this time period, as the city was named after Saint Sebastian. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the city's devotion to the saint and to convey the message of faith and protection.
