City of Lucerne ½ Batzen "Doppler", 1540
Klippe
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1422 – 1550)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
½ Batzen "Doppler"
Year
1540
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Hammered, klippe
Weight (g)
3.48
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Batzen "Doppler" from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1540. Struck in Billon. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.48 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. (Moneta Lucernensis. Coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar in regalia, wearing mitre with one star, and holding hand drill. Antiqua script. (Sanctus Leodigarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1540) | — |
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