1/2 Batzen 'Doppler' Pointed top shield, MONETA LVCERNENSIS

€1.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1502-1507
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Batzen (1⁄16)
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 2, 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. Mixed script.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering· MONETA LVCERNS
(Translation: 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. Mixed script.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering* · SANCTVS * LVDGARIS ·
(Translation: Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 15 var. -
ND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 15c -
ND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 15e -
ND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 15f -
ND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 15ga -
ND (1502-1507)  - Wielandt# 15gb -
Catalog ID4975414560
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