City of Lucerne Thaler, 1622
Double-headed eagle
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1550 – 1656)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Thaler
Year
1622
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
28
Diameter (mm)
40.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Thaler from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1622. Struck in Silver. Measures 40.3 mm and weighs 28 g.
- Obverse
- Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle with coat of arms of Lucerne on chest. Crown above. (Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Saint Leodegar standing, with nimbus, wearing mitre, robe and cross, holding hand drill in right hand and crosier in left hand. (Sanctus Leodigarius patronus. Patron Saint Leodegar.)
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