City of Lucerne ½ Batzen "Doppler", 1502 – 1507
Pointed top shield; MONETA NOVA LVCERNENSIS
No images available
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. (Moneta nova Lucernensis. New 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. (Sanctus Ludigarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 15 | ||
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 15a | ||
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 15b | ||
| ND (1502-1507) | — | Wielandt# 15d |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.