© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
½ Batzen "Doppler" Gothic shield ND
1540 year| Billon | 1.6 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1540 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#289987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar nimbate, in regalia, wearing mitre with two stars, and holding hand drill in right hand. Antiqua script.
Lettering: ✠ SANCTVS ⁑ LVDIGARIVS
Translation: Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 16)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCTVS ⁑ LVDIGARIVS
Varieties:
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 16a)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ✶ LVCERNENS
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCTVS ⁑ LVDIGARIVS
Varieties:
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 16b)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ❀ LVCERNEN
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCTVS ⁑ LVDIGARIVS∙
Varieties:
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 16c)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ✶ LVCERNEN
Reverse: Saint Leodegar without nimbus.
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCT9 ⁑ LEODIGARIVS
Varieties:
Variety 5 (Wielandt# 16d)
Obverse lettering: MONETA LVCERNEN
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCT ✶ LEODIGARIVS
Varieties:
Variety 6 (Wielandt# 16e)
Obverse lettering: MONETA LVCERNEN
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCTVS ✶ LEODIGARIVS
Varieties:
Variety 7 (Wielandt# 16g)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA - LVCERN
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCT ⬦ LVDIGARIVS
Interesting fact
The ½ Batzen "Doppler" coin from the City of Lucerne, made of Billon and weighing 1.6g, features a unique Gothic shield design on its reverse side.
