1/2 Batzen 'Doppler' Gothic shield

€1.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Batzen = 1⁄32 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1422-1550)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#16, HMZ 2#622e, Haas L#406
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne on gothic shield divided vertically in half. The left half cross-hatched with pellets. The right half plain. Eagle looking left above. Antiqua script.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringMONETA ∗ LVCERNENSI
(Translation: Coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionFront-facing bust of Saint Leodegar nimbate, in regalia, wearing mitre with two stars, and holding hand drill in right hand. Antiqua script.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering✠ SANCTVS ⁑ LVDIGARIVS
(Translation: Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1540)  - Wielandt# 16 -
ND (1540)  - Wielandt# 16 g -
ND (1540)  - Wielandt# 16a -
ND (1540)  - Wielandt# 16b -
ND (1540)  - Wielandt# 16c -
ND (1540)  - Wielandt# 16d -
ND (1540)  - Wielandt# 16e -
Catalog ID7401438920
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