Dicken LV in fields, mirrored shield, front-facing Leodegar

€287,973.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1510-1520
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dicken = 1/4 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1422-1550)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.0 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#6c, HMZ 2#608a, Haas L#
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne on square shield split vertically in half; the left half hatched. `L` in left field. `V` in right field. Eagle facing left above. Gothic script.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringMONETA ⸰ NOVA ⸰ LVCERNENSIS L V
(Translation: Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionFront-facing bust of Saint Leodegar, in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre, and holding hand drill in right hand. Gothic script.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering⸰⋆⦂ SANCTVS ✽ LEODIGARIVS ⦂⋆⸰
(Translation: Sanctus Leodigarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1510-1520)  - -
Catalog ID9647238200
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