City of Lucerne ½ Dicken, 1621 – 1622

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Information

Country City of Lucerne City of Lucerne
Currency Thaler (1550 – 1656)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination ½ Dicken
Year 1621 – 1622
Ruler Free imperial city (1415–1648)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Weight (g) 3.12
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Dicken from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1621 to 1622. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.12 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.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1622  Wielandt# 82
1621  Wielandt# 81a

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