City of Lucerne ½ Dicken, 1620 – 1622
Saint Maurice; date on obverse
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1550 – 1656)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Dicken
Year
1620 – 1622
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
4.2
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Dicken from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1620 to 1622. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 4.2 g.
- Obverse
- Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Cross above. Date split in fields. 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 Maurice, with nimbus, wearing helmet and plate armour with large cross on chest, and holding upright sword in right hand. (Sanctus Mauritius Patrons. Patron Saint Maurice.)
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