5 Ducats – Lucerne
Switzerland
Context
Year: 1714
Country: Switzerland 
Issuer: Lucerne
Period:
(1648—1798)
Currency:
(1675—1746)
Demonetized: Yes
References
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Numista: #311652
Value
Bullion value: $2917.01
Obverse
Description:
Four-line inscription within an ornate cartouche of two intertwined sea creatures.
Inscription:
MONETA
REIPVP .
LVCERNEN :
SIS
1714
REIPVP .
LVCERNEN :
SIS
1714
Script: Latin
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Reverse
Description:
Saint Leodegar, seated and facing left, blesses with his right hand while holding a crosier. Below, a putto holds a drill and palm leaf. The Lucerne coat of arms appears on a shield, with an inscription beginning at 2 o'clock.
Inscription:
SANCTVS LEODEGARIVS
Script: Latin
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Designer: Philipp Heinrich Müller
Edge
Categories
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
| Person> Religious figure |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Lucerne | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1714 | — | — |
✨ Legendary