Luzern Coin List
The city of Lucerne, located in the heart of Switzerland, played a crucial role in the history of the Swiss cantons during the 16th and 17th centuries. As part of the Swiss Confederation, Lucerne minted its own coins, reflecting its autonomy and economic power. These numismatic pieces not only served as a medium of exchange, but also represented the canton's identity and sovereignty.
Lucerne's monetary system
The monetary system of Lucerne at this time was based primarily on the Schilling and the Batzen. The Schilling, a silver coin, was the basic unit of account, while the Batzen, of higher value, was used for more important transactions. In addition, Lucerne minted gold coins such as the Duplone, reserved for international trade and as a symbol of prestige. The quality and purity of these coins were rigorously controlled by the local authorities, which contributed to the economic stability of the canton and strengthened its position in the region's trade networks.
Symbolism and iconography
Lucerne coins of this period were notable for their rich iconography, reflecting the history and values of the canton. It was common to find on them the coat of arms of Lucerne, which showed the figure of a man split in half, symbolizing the division between the city and the countryside. Many pieces also included religious images, such as the Virgin Mary or St. Leodegarius, patron saint of the city, underlining the importance of Catholicism in the local identity. In addition, some commemorative coins minted during this period celebrated significant historical events, such as political alliances or military victories, thus serving as powerful instruments of propaganda and social cohesion.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Luzern coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Swiss cantons
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Swiss cantons.
Aargau Appenzell Basel Bern Beromuenster Chur Disentis Einsiedeln Fischingen Freiburg Geneva Glarus Graubunden Haldenstein Laufenburg Lausanne Luzern Muri Neuchatel Reichenau-Tamins Rheinau Saint Gallen Schaffhausen Schwyz Sitten Solothurn Thurgau Ticino Unterwalden Uri Vaud Zoefingen Zug ZurichCoin Catalog
Suiza-Cantones | 1/2 thaler
Suiza-Cantones | 1 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 rappen
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