4 Thalers Medal "Schautaler" 1699 front 4 Thalers Medal "Schautaler" 1699 back
4 Thalers Medal "Schautaler" 1699 photo
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4 Thalers Medal "Schautaler"

1699 year
Silver 112 g 49.2 mm
Description
Location
City of Lucerne
Period
Republic (1648-1798)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1699
Value
4 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1675-1746)
Composition
Silver
Weight
112 g
Diameter
49.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#310455
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: LVCERNA PEDIBVS MEIS

Translation:
Lucerna pedibus meis.
Lamp at my feet.

Engraver: Philipp Heinrich Müller