Schilling Gold trial strike of ducat weight

€298,677.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1639
TypePattern
Value1 Schilling = ​1⁄36 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1550-1656)
CompositionGold
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#130a, HMZ 2#640zᴬᵁ, KM#–, Haas L#43
Obverse descriptionNimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Crown above the heads. Date divided by coat of arms of Lucerne in exergue.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMON + LVCERNENSIS 1639
(Translation: Moneta Lucernensis. Coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionFront-facing bust of Saint Leodegar, with nimbus, in regalia, wearing mitre, holding hand drill on right shoulder and crosier on left shoulder.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSANCT + LEODEGARI9
(Translation: Sanctus Leodigarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1639  - -
Catalog ID9694519870
Comments