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¼ Guilder – Lucerne

Standard circulation coins

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1744

Country: Switzerland

Issuer: Lucerne

Period:

Republic

(1648—1798)

Currency:

Thaler

(1675—1746)

Subdivision: ¼ Guilder = ⅛ Thaler

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 28 mm

Weight: 4.44 g

Silver weight: 4.44 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #69

Numista: #337885

Value

Bullion value: $12.62

Obverse

Description:

Lucerne's coat of arms on an ornate shield with scrolls and floral garland.

Inscription:

❀ MONETA REIPUB · LUCERNENSIS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Hans Jakob Brupacher

Reverse

Description:

Five-line inscription in ornate cartouche.

Inscription:

DOMI

NUS

SPES · POP :

SUI

1744

I B

¼ G G

Script: Latin

Engraver: Hans Jakob Brupacher

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Lucerne	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1744	—	—

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