City of Lucerne ½ Batzen "Doppler", 1540

½ Batzen "Doppler" from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1540. Struck in Billon. Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 1.6 g.

Obverse

Coat of arms of Lucerne on gothic shield divided vertically in half. The left half cross-hatched with pellets. The right half plain. Eagle looking left above. Antiqua script. (Coin of Lucerne.)

Reverse

Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar nimbate, in regalia, wearing mitre with two stars, and holding hand drill in right hand. Antiqua script. (Saint Leodegar.)