5 Schillings

Issuer City of Lucerne
Year 1490
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Schillings = 1/2 Milanese Dickplappart = 1/8 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1422-1550)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#10, HMZ 2#610, Haas L#252
Obverse description Large cross with split ends and small coats of arms of Lucerne in each quarter. Each coat of arms with the right field in hatched. Gothic inscription.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering + MOИETA ❀ LVCERNENSIS
(Translation: Moneta Lucernensis. Coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse description Saint Leodegar in regalia, sitting on throne, wearing embroidered mitre, holding hand drill and crosier. Antiqua script.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering S` LEODEGARIVS ❀
(Translation: Sanctus Leodegarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1490) - -
Numisquare ID 4927465170
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