1/2 Dicken Gold strike of ducat

€298,168.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1621-1622
TypePattern
Value1/2 Dicken = 1/8 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1550-1656)
CompositionGold
Weight3.12 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#81a, HMZ 2#636bᴬᵁ, KM#Pn3, Haas L#39
Obverse descriptionNimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Cross above. Date split in fields. Coat of arms of Lucerne below; left field with vegetal motifs; right field plain.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringMONETA + NOVA + LVCERNENSI 1621
(Translation: Moneta nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionBust of Saint Maurice, with nimbus, wearing helmet and plate armour with large cross on chest, and holding upright sword in right hand.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringSANCTVS • MAVRITIVS ✶ PATRON
(Translation: Sanctus Mauritius Patrons. Patron Saint Maurice.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1621  - Wielandt# 81a -
1622  - Wielandt# 82 -
Catalog ID7956737360
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