City of Lucerne 4 Goldgulden, 1550 – 1601
Bust of Saint Leodegar
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1550 – 1656)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Goldgulden
Year
1550 – 1601
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
13.56
Diameter (mm)
32.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
4 Goldgulden from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1550 to 1601. Struck in Gold. Measures 32.2 mm and weighs 13.56 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Lucerne on square shield; left field with grid hatch; right field plain. Eagle looking left above. "L" to the left. "V" to the right. (Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar, in regalia, wearing mitre with rosettes, and holding hand drill on right shoulder. Antiqua script. (Sanctus Leodigarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1550-1601) | — |
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