City of Lucerne 5 Schillings, 1490
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Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1422 – 1550)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Schillings
Year
1490
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Schillings from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1490. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Large cross with split ends and small coats of arms of Lucerne in each quarter. Each coat of arms with the right field in hatched. Gothic inscription. (Moneta Lucernensis. Coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Saint Leodegar in regalia, sitting on throne, wearing embroidered mitre, holding hand drill and crosier. Antiqua script. (Sanctus Leodegarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1490) | — |
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