City of Lucerne Dicken, 1623 – 1656
Saint Leodegar facing right; date on obverse in exergue
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1550 – 1656)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dicken
Year
1623 – 1656
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
8.5
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dicken from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1623 to 1656. Struck in Silver. Measures 32 mm and weighs 8.5 g.
- Obverse
- Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Cross above. Horizontal line below. Coat of arms of Lucerne below; left field with vertical hatch; right field plain. (Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Bust of Saint Leodegar facing right, with nimbus, wearing mitre with vegetal motifs and episcopal robes, holding hand drill in right hand. (Sanctus Leodegarius. Saint Leodegar.)
- Edge
- Plain.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1656 | — | Wielandt# 79 | ||
| 1656 | — | Wielandt# 79a | ||
| 1647 | — | Wielandt# 78 | ||
| 1647 | — | Wielandt# 78a | ||
| 1623 | — | Wielandt# 77a | ||
| 1623 | — | Wielandt# 77b | ||
| 1623 | — | Wielandt# 77c | ||
| 1623 | — | Wielandt# 77d | ||
| 1623 | — | Wielandt# 77e | ||
| 1623 | — | Wielandt# 77f | ||
| 1623 | — | Wielandt# 77g | ||
| 1623 | — | Wielandt# 77h | ||
| 1623 | — | Wielandt# 77i | ||
| 1623 | — | Wielandt# 77k |
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