City of Lucerne ½ Batzen "Doppler", 1502 – 1507
Pointed top shield; MONETA LVCERNENSIS
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 shield with pointed top divided vertically in half. The left half cross hatched with pellets. The right half plain. Eagle looking left above. Mixed script. (Coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar nimbate, in regalia, wearing mitre with two annulets and holding hand drill in right hand. Mixed script. (Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 15 var. | ||
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 15c | ||
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 15e | ||
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 15f | ||
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 15ga | ||
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 15gb |
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