Dicken Klippe

€287,985.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1510-1520
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value1 Dicken = 1/4 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1422-1550)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueKlippe (Square)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#7b 2, Haas L#
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne on shield split vertically in half; the left half hatched; the right half with organic pattern. `L` in left field. `V` in right field. Eagle looking left above. Antiqua script.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringMONETA ∗ NO ∗ LVCERNENS L V
(Translation: Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionBust of Saint Leodegar facing right, nimbate, in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre, and holding hand drill on right shoulder. Antiqua script.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering⸰ SANCTVS * LEODIGARVS ⸰
(Translation: Sanctus Leodigarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1510-1520)  - -
Catalog ID3725237360
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