3 Kreuzers – Lucerne
Switzerland
Context
Year: 1597
Country: Switzerland 
Issuer: Lucerne
Period:
(1415—1648)
Currency:
(1550—1656)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 21.5 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Silver weight: 1.80 g
Shape: Irregular round
Composition: Silver
Magnetic: No
References
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Numista: #298628
Value
Bullion value: $5.12
Obverse
Description:
Coat of arms on a gothic shield; left field has vegetal motifs, the right has an offset outline. "9" left, "7" right.
Inscription:
✠ MONETA ✶ LVCERNENSIS ⁑
97
97
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
Double-headed eagle with a crown, holding a round frame with the value "3" on its chest.
Inscription:
* SIT ✶ NOE ✶ DMI ✶ BNDICTVM ⁑ *
3
3
Script: Latin
Edge
✨ Legendary