City of Lucerne ½ Dicken, 1520 – 1530
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Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1422 – 1550)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Dicken
Year
1520 – 1530
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
4.9
Diameter (mm)
28.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Dicken from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1520 to 1530. Struck in Silver. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 4.9 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Lucerne on square shield split vertically in half; the right half with organic ornaments; the left half hatched. "L" in left field. "V" in right field. Eagle looking left above. Antiqua script. (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. Antiqua script. (Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1520-1530) | — |
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