City of Lucerne 5 Schillings, 1490
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Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1422 – 1550)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Schillings
Year
1490
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Zinc
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
3.33
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Schillings from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1490. Struck in Zinc. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.33 g.
- Obverse
- Large cross with split ends and small coat of arms of Lucerne in each quarter. Each coat of arms with the right field hatched. Gothic inscription. (Moneta Lucernensis. Coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Saint Leodegar in regalia, sitting on throne, wearing embroidered mitre, holding hand drill and crosier. Antiqua script. (Sanctus Leodegarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1490) | — |
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