20 Ducats, Switzerland

Main information

Country:
Switzerland
Years of Minting:
1745
Period:
Republic (1648-1798)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Edge:
Plain
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Lucerne, Switzerland

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Aerial view of the city of Lucerne seen from the south, with the Reuss River, Vierwaldsttter 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.

Engraver:

Jakob Brupacher

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms of Lucerne on asymmetrical shield with scrolls, supported by two woodwoses (wild men) wearing wreaths on heads and around waists. The left woodwose standing, facing left, holding sword in right hand and holding crown above shield in left hand. The right wodwose sitting, holding palm leaf in right hand and supporting head with left hand. Laurel branch to behind, to the left. Ornate scrolls below.

Engraver:

Jakob Brupacher

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

Obverse:

DOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA 1745 • I • B •

Reverse:

LVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS · I · BRUPACHER

Composition

Gold

Size

Weight:71.25 g
Diameter:48.9 mm
Thickness:3.1 mm
Edge:Plain

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20 Ducats, Switzerland

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