5 Schillings Zinc trial

Issuer City of Lucerne
Year 1490
Type Coin pattern
Value 5 Schillings = 1/2 Milanese Dickplappart = 1/8 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1422-1550)
Composition Zinc
Weight 3.33 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#10 var., HMZ 2#610a var., Richt Pr1#527, Haas L#
Obverse description Large cross with split ends and small coat of arms of Lucerne in each quarter. Each coat of arms with the right field 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 4402427690
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