1/2 Batzen 'Doppler' Square shield

€1.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1501-1507
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Batzen = 1⁄32 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1422-1550)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.33 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#12, HMZ 2#622a, Haas L#400
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Lucerne on square shield. Eagle facing left above. Gothic script.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringMONETA ✠ LVCERNENSI
(Translation: Coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionFront-facing bust of Saint Leodegar nimbate, in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre, and holding hand drill in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ SANCTVS ✥ LVDIGARIVS
(Translation: Saint Leodegar.)
EdgePlain.
Mint
MintageND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12 g -
ND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12a -
ND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12b -
ND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12c -
ND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12d -
ND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12e -
ND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12f -
ND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12h -
ND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12i -
ND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12j -
ND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12k -
ND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12l -
ND (1501-1507)  - Wielandt# 12m -
ND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 12 -
Catalog ID8626317960
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