1/2 Batzen `Doppler` Pointed top shield, MONETA NOVA LVCERNENSIS

€289,985.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1502-1507
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Batzen = 1⁄32 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1422-1550)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#15, HMZ 2#622b, Haas L#402
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne on shield with pointed top divided vertically in half. The left half cross-hatched with pellets. The right half plain. Eagle looking left above.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering· MONETA · N · LVCERN`
(Translation: Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionFront-facing bust of Saint Leodegar nimbate, in regalia, wearing mitre with two annulets and holding hand drill in right hand.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering✠ SANCTVS × LVDIGARIVS
(Translation: Sanctus Ludigarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 15 -
ND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 15a -
ND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 15b -
ND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 15d -
Catalog ID9761144820
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