© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
½ Batzen "Doppler" Pointed top shield; MONETA LVCERNENSIS ND
| Billon | 1.6 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1502-1507 |
| 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#289984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar nimbate, in regalia, wearing mitre with two annulets and holding hand drill in right hand. Mixed script.
Lettering: ✠ · SANCTVS 🏵 LVDGARIS ·
Translation: Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 15c)
Obverse: Gothic script.
Obverse lettering: MONETA · LVCERNS ⸰
Reverse: Antiqua script.
reverse lettering: ✠ · SANCTVS 🟉 LEODIGARIVS
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 15 var.)
Obverse: Mixed script.
Obverse lettering: · MONETA 🏵 LVCERNSᐤ
Reverse: Mixed script.
reverse lettering: ✠ · SANCTVS 🏵 LVDGARIS ·
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 15e)
Obverse: Gothic script.
Obverse lettering: MONETA + LVCERNENS
Reverse: Antiqua script.
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ✤ LVDIGARIVS
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 15f)
Obverse: Gothic script.
Obverse lettering: MONETA + LVCERNENS
Reverse: Gothic script.
reverse lettering: ✠ SANCT9 ⁎ LEODIGARIVS
Variety 5 (Wielandt# 15ga)
Obverse: Antiqua script.
Obverse lettering: MONETA · LVCERNENS
Reverse: Gothic script.
reverse lettering: ✠ SANCTVS ⁑ LVDIGARIVS
Variety 6 (Wielandt# 15gb)
Obverse: Antiqua script.
Obverse lettering: MONETA · LVCERNENS
Reverse: Antiqua script.
reverse lettering: ✠ SANCTVS ⁑ LVDIGARIVS
Interesting fact
The ½ Batzen "Doppler" coin from the City of Lucerne features a unique pointed top shield, known as the "Doppler" type, which was used in the 16th century to distinguish the coin from other similar coins.
