Thaler SANCTVS to the right; lead pattern strike
1714 year| Lead | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#311662 |
|---|---|
| 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 Pattern Thaler from Lucerne, made of lead in 1714, features an image of Saint Fidelis, the patron saint of the city, on its reverse side.
