City of Lucerne Dicken, 1475 – 1550
Leodegar facing right
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1422 – 1550)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dicken
Year
1475 – 1550
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dicken from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1475 to 1550. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Lucerne on square shield. Eagle facing left above. (Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Bust of Saint Leodegar facing right, in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre, and holding hand drill on right shoulder. (Sanctus Leodigarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1475-1550) | — | Wielandt# –; LVCERNEN'; LEODIGARI9 | ||
| ND (1475-1550) | — | Wielandt# 5; LVCERNENSIS ⸰; LEODIGARI9 | ||
| ND (1475-1550) | — | Wielandt# 5a; LVCERNENSIS ⸰; LEODIGARIVS ⸰ | ||
| ND (1475-1550) | — | Wielandt# 5b; LVCERNENSIS; LEODIGARIVS ⸰ | ||
| ND (1475-1550) | — | Wielandt# 5c; LVCERNENSI'; LEODIGARI9 |
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