City of Lucerne Dicken, 1610 – 1611

Saint Leodegar facing right; crown above small eagle

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Lucerne City of Lucerne
Currency Thaler (1550 – 1656)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Dicken
Year 1610 – 1611
Ruler Free imperial city (1415–1648)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 8.75
Diameter (mm) 30.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

Dicken from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1610 to 1611. Struck in Silver. Measures 30.4 mm and weighs 8.75 g.

Obverse
Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Cross and crown above. Coat of arms of Lucerne below; left field with vegetal motifs; right field plain. (Moneta nova Lucernensis.
New coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse
Bust of Saint Leodegar facing right, with nimbus, wearing mitre with and episcopal robes, holding hand drill in right hand. (Sanctus Leodigarius.
Saint Leodegar.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1611  Wielandt# 64k
1610  Wielandt# 63

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