5 Ducats – Lucerne
Switzerland
Context
Year: 1741
Country: Switzerland 
Issuer: Lucerne
Period:
(1648—1798)
Currency:
(1675—1746)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
References
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Numista: #294382
Value
Bullion value: $2882.76
Obverse
Description:
Lucerne's coat of arms: a crowned, ornate shield flanked by two wreath-clad woodwoses (one with a sword, one with a palm leaf) standing on a base with scrolls. A shell is above the shield and a mascaron below.
Engraver: Jonas Thiébaud I
Reverse
Description:
Cartouche with six-line inscription, flanked by palm branches, shells, a garland, and scrolls.
Inscription:
DUCATUS
REIPUBLICÆ
LUCERNEN
SIS
1741
IT
REIPUBLICÆ
LUCERNEN
SIS
1741
IT
Script: Latin
Engraver: Jonas Thiébaud I
Edge
Categories
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Lucerne | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1741 | — | — |
✨ Legendary