City of Lucerne Batzen "Plappart-Batzen", 1501 – 1550
Gold strike
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1422 – 1550)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
Batzen "Plappart-Batzen"
Year
1501 – 1550
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
7.1
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Batzen "Plappart-Batzen" from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1501 to 1550. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 7.1 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Lucerne on square shield split vertically in half; the right half plain; the left half hatched. "L" in left field. "V" in right field. Eagle looking left above. Gothic script. (Moneta Lucernensis. Coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Cross with split ends, with flowers in quarters. Gothic script. (Sanctus Leodegarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1501-1550) | — |
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