City of Lucerne Batzen, 1622
MONETA LVCERNENSIS
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Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1550 – 1656)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Batzen
Year
1622
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.7
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Batzen from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1622. Struck in Billon. Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.7 g.
- Obverse
- Eagle looking left. Coat of arms of Lucerne below; right field with vegetal motifs; left field plain. (Moneta Lucernensis. Coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Cross with split ends. Four fleurs-de-lis pointing inwards in the cantons. (Concordia res parvae crescunt. Small things flourish by concord.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1622 | — | Wielandt# 85k |
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