City of Lucerne Dicken, 1611 – 1612

Saint Leodegar facing right; large eagle; date on obverse

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Lucerne City of Lucerne
Currency Thaler (1550 – 1656)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Dicken
Year 1611 – 1612
Ruler Free imperial city (1415–1648)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 8.5
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

Dicken from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1611 to 1612. Struck in Silver. Measures 31 mm and weighs 8.5 g.

Obverse
Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Cross above. Coat of arms of Lucerne below; left field with vegetal motifs; right field plain. (Moneta nova Lucernensis.
New coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse
Bust of Saint Leodegar facing right, with nimbus, wearing mitre with and episcopal robes, holding hand drill in right hand. (Sanctus Leodigarius.
Saint Leodegar.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1612  Wielandt# 65
1612  Wielandt# 65a
1612  Wielandt# 65b
1612  Wielandt# 65c
1612  Wielandt# 65d
1612  Wielandt# 65e
1612  Wielandt# 65f
1612  Wielandt# 65g
1612  Wielandt# 65h
1611  Wielandt# 64a
1611  Wielandt# 64b
1611  Wielandt# 64c
1611  Wielandt# 64d
1611  Wielandt# 64e
1611  Wielandt# 64f
1611  Wielandt# 64g
1611  Wielandt# 64h
1611  Wielandt# 64i

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