© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
2½ Thaler Medal of Merit
1702 year| - | 71.5 g | 49.0 mm |
| Location | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1702 |
| Value | 2½ Thalers (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1746) |
| Weight | 71.5 g |
| Diameter | 49.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#310489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Lucerne on ornate gothic shield, with arabesque in right field. Saint Leodegar to the left, wearing mitre and episcopal regalia, holding crosier in left hand and benedicting with right hand. Putto at his feet, holding drill in right hand and palm leaf in left hand. Saint Maurice to the right, wearing suit of armour, helmet with feather, and holding lance with flag in right hand. Putto at his feet holding sword in right hand and palm leaf in left hand. Collegiate Church of Saint Leodegar in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INTER SANCTOS SORS ILLORUM •
✶ 1702 ✶
Engraver: Philipp Heinrich Müller
