1/2 Batzen 'Doppler' Renaissance shield, antiqua script

€1.00
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#14, HMZ 2#622c, Haas L#
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne on Renaissance shield divided vertically in half. The left half hatched. The right half plain. Eagle facing left above. Gothic script. `M` in Antiqua script.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringMONETA ᕀ LVCERNENSIS ᕀ
(Translation: Coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionFront-facing bust of Saint Leodegar nimbate, in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre and holding hand drill in right hand. Antiqua script.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering✠ SANCTVS ⁑ LVDIGARIVS
(Translation: Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 14a -
ND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 14b -
Catalog ID7158310880
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