City of Lucerne ½ Batzen "Doppler", 1502 – 1507
Renaissance shield; gothic script
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1422 – 1550)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Batzen "Doppler"
Year
1502 – 1507
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
1.6
Diameter (mm)
22.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Batzen "Doppler" from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1502 to 1507. Struck in Billon. Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 1.6 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Lucerne on Renaissance shield divided vertically in half. The left half hatched. The right half plain. Eagle facing left above. Gothic script. "M" in Antiqua script. (New coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre and holding hand drill in right hand. Gothic script. (Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 13a | ||
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 13b | ||
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 13c | ||
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 13d | ||
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 13e |
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