1/2 Dicken Saint Maurice, date on obverse

€298,165.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1620-1622
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Dicken = 1/8 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1550-1656)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.2 g
Dimensions28.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#80 2, KM#21 , Haas L#230
Obverse descriptionNimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Cross above. Date split in fields. Coat of arms of Lucerne below; left field with vegetal motifs; right field plain.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMONETA ❀ NOVA ❀ LVCERNENSIS 16zz
(Translation: Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionBust of Saint Maurice, with nimbus, wearing helmet and plate armour with large cross on chest, and holding upright sword in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSANCTVS * MAVRITVS ❀ PATRON
(Translation: Sanctus Mauritius Patrons. Patron Saint Maurice.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1620  - Wielandt# 80 -
1620  - Wielandt# 80a -
1621  - Wielandt# 81 -
1621  - Wielandt# 81a -
1622  - Wielandt# —; `MAVRITVS` -
1622  - Wielandt# 82 -
1622  - Wielandt# 82a -
Catalog ID7909223020
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