City of Lucerne Schilling, 1551 – 1600
Bust of Saint Leodegar; MO NO LVCERNENSIS
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Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1550 – 1656)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Schilling
Year
1551 – 1600
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Billon
Diameter (mm)
17.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Schilling from City of Lucerne. Issued from 1551 to 1600. Struck in Billon. Measures 17.2 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Lucerne on small square shield divided vertically in half; left field hatched. Double-headed eagle above. Quadrilobe around. (Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Bust of saint Leodegar facing slightly left, nimbate, wearing mitre, holding hand drill. (Sanctus Leodigarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1551-1600) | — |
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