Location | City of Lucerne |
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Period |
Republic (1648-1798)
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Type | Commemorative medals › Historical medal |
Year | 1699 |
Value | 2 Thalers |
Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 55.0 g |
Diameter | 49.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 310452 |
References |
Wielandt Luzern# 140a,
Friedrich Wielandt; 1969. Münz- und Geldgeschichte des Standes Luzern. Schweizerischer Bankverein Luzern, Lucerne, Switzerland.
Haller# 1086
Gottlieb Emanuel von Haller; 1780. Schweizerisches Münz- und Medaillenkabinett. Typographische Gesellschaft, Bern, Switzerland.
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Saint Leodegar seated, facing left, looking right, raising right hand in blessing, wearing mitre and episcopal regalia, holding crosier in left hand. In front, the coat of arm of Lucerne on ornate cartouche supported by two putti. The left putto seated, holding drill in right hand and palm leaf in left hand. The right putto supporting sword with right hand and holding palm leaf in left hand. Saint Maurice standing behind, wearing suit of armour and helmet with feather, holding lance with flag in left hand. In the background, the Collegiate church in Lucerne.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INTER SANCTOS SORS ILLORUM
1699
Translation: Their fate among the saints.
Engraver: Philipp Heinrich Müller
Aerial view of the city of Lucerne seen from the south, with the Reuss River, Vierwaldstätter Lake, Chapel Bridge, Musegg Wall, and Saint Leodegar Church. Crowned Madonna with baby Christ in cloud above. To the right, putto facing left, holding torch in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS
Translation:
Lucerna pedibus meis.
Lamp at my feet.
Engraver: Philipp Heinrich Müller
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Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
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1699 |
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price |
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Heritage Auctions 2014 January 14 - 16 Selections From the Eric P. Newman Collection Part III Signature Auction - New Lot 31073 |
15 Jan 2014 |
AU (NGC AU58 Eric P. Newman Collection) |
USD 3525.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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Sincona AG Auction 51 Lot 4124 |
23 Oct 2018 | XF |
USD 2207.25
(CHF 2000.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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