2 Thalers Medal "Schautaler"

Features

Location City of Lucerne
Period Republic (1648-1798)
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.

Obverse

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

Reverse

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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Heritage Auctions
2014 January 14 - 16 Selections From the Eric P. Newman Collection Part III Signature Auction - New
Lot 31073
Internet Archive
15 Jan 2014 AU
(NGC AU58 Eric P. Newman Collection)
USD 3525.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Thalers Medal "Schautaler"Picture 1 of a sold 2 Thalers Medal "Schautaler"
Sincona AG
Auction 51
Lot 4124
Internet Archive
23 Oct 2018 XF USD 2207.25
(CHF 2000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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