1/2 Schilling

€291,888.00
IssuerCity of Lucerne
Year1490
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Schilling (1⁄80)
CurrencyThaler (1422-1550)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.9 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Wielandt Luzern#24, HMZ 2#613, Haas L#
Obverse descriptionSmall coat of arms of Lucerne; left half hatched. Eagle looking left above. `L` in left field. `V` in right field. Gothic script.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ MONETA ❀ NO ❀ LVCER
(Translation: Moneta Nova Lucernensis. New coin of Lucerne.)
Reverse descriptionSaint Leodegar standing, nimbate, in regalia, wearing mitre, holding hand drill in right hand and crosier in left hand. Polylobe behind. Gothic script.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSANC LEODE
(Translation: Sanctus Leodegarius. Saint Leodegar.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1490)  - Wielandt# 24 -
ND (1490)  - Wielandt# 24a -
ND (1490)  - Wielandt# 24b -
Catalog ID9920566560
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