City of Lucerne Schilling, 1639
Gold trial strike of ducat weight
Information
Country
City of Lucerne
City of Lucerne
Currency
Thaler
(1550 – 1656)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
Schilling
Year
1639
Ruler
Free imperial city
(1415–1648)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Schilling from City of Lucerne. Issued in 1639. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Crown above the heads. Date divided by coat of arms of Lucerne in exergue. (Moneta Lucernensis. Coin of Lucerne.)
- Reverse
- Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar, with nimbus, in regalia, wearing mitre, holding hand drill on right shoulder and crosier on left shoulder. (Sanctus Leodigarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1639 | — |
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