2 1/2 Thalers

€294,914.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1518
TypePattern
Value21/2 Thalers (5⁄2)
CurrencyThaler (1422-1550)
CompositionSilver
Weight65.55 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#2, HMZ 2#617b var., Richt Pr1#533, Haas L#79
Obverse descriptionSaint Leodegar facing left, sitting on a gothic throne, nimbate, wearing mitre and regalia. A soldier to his left, gouging the eyes of the saint with a drill, wearing sword.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering✠ MONETA ✥ NO` ✥ ✥ LVCERNEN` 1518
(Translation: Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire depicting double headed eagle. Coat of arms of Lucerne below; left field plain; right field hatched. Two lions supporting the two coats of arms. Coats of arms of the 16 bailiwicks on square shields around; clockwise: Rothenburg, Entlebuch, Sempach, Triengen, Malters, Kriens, Merenschwand, Ebikon, Rüßegg, Weggis, Horw, Habsburg, Münster, Sursee, Ruswil, and Willisau.
Reverse script
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Edge
Mint
Mintage1518  - -
Catalog ID7181849690
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