1/2 Schilling

Issuer City of Lucerne
Year 1490
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Schilling (1⁄80)
Currency Thaler (1422-1550)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.9 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#24, HMZ 2#613, Haas L#
Obverse description Small coat of arms of Lucerne; left half hatched. Eagle looking left above. `L` in left field. `V` in right field. Gothic script.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ MONETA ❀ NO ❀ LVCER
(Translation: Moneta Nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse description Saint Leodegar standing, nimbate, in regalia, wearing mitre, holding hand drill in right hand and crosier in left hand. Polylobe behind. Gothic script.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering SANC LEODE
(Translation: Sanctus Leodegarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1490) - Wielandt# 24 -
ND (1490) - Wielandt# 24a -
ND (1490) - Wielandt# 24b -
Numisquare ID 9920566560
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