½ Batzen "Doppler" Pointed top shield; MONETA NOVA 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#289985 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Lettering: ✠ SANCTVS × LVDIGARIVS
Translation:
Sanctus Ludigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 15)
Obverse: Antiqua script.
Obverse lettering: · MONETA · N · LVCERN'
Reverse: Gothic script.
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCTVS × LVDIGARIVS
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 15a)
Obverse: Antiqua script.
Obverse lettering: · MONETA · N · LVCERN'
Reverse: Gothic script.
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARIS
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 15b)
Obverse: Antiqua script.
Obverse lettering: · MONETA · N · LVCERN'
Reverse: Antiqua script.
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCTVS ⁑ LEODIGARIVS
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 15d)
Obverse: Antiqua script.
Obverse lettering: MONE · N ❀ LVCERNEN
Reverse: Gothic script.
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCTV ❀ LVDIGARIVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Batzen "Doppler" coin from the City of Lucerne is that it features a unique pointed top shield on its obverse, which sets it apart from other coins of the same era.
