City of Lucerne Angster "Bäggeli", 1550 – 1656

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Lucerne City of Lucerne
Currency Thaler (1550 – 1656)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Angster
Year 1550 – 1656
Ruler Free imperial city (1415–1648)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 0.22
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Angster from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1550 to 1656. Struck in Billon. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.22 g.

Obverse
Front-facing head of bishop, wearing semi-circular mitre with two pellets and central bridge.
Reverse
Uniface. Incuse impression of the obverse.
Edge
Plain.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1550-1656)  Wielandt# 55
ND (1550-1656)  Wielandt# 55a

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