Batzen `Plappart-Batzen` Gold strike

€288,193.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1501-1550
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value1 Batzen (1/8)
CurrencyThaler (1422-1550)
CompositionSilver
Weight7.1 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#11 2, Richt Pr1#528 , Haas L#40
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne on square shield split vertically in half; the right half plain; the left half hatched. `L` in left field. `V` in right field. Eagle looking left above. Gothic script.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringMO`ETA LVCERNENSI L V
(Translation: Moneta Lucernensis. Coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionCross with split ends, with flowers in quarters. Gothic script.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering* SANCTVS * LVDIGARIVS
(Translation: Sanctus Leodegarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1501-1550)  - -
Catalog ID3941297350
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