© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
½ Batzen "Doppler" Renaissance shield; antiqua script 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#289982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar nimbate, in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre and holding hand drill in right hand. Antiqua script.
Lettering: ✠ SANCTVS ⁑ LVDIGARIVS
Translation: Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 14a)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ᕀ LVCERNENSIS ᕀ
reverse lettering: ✠ SANCTVS ⁑ LVDIGARIVS
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 14b)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ✶ LVCERNENSI
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ⁑ LVDIGARIVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Batzen "Doppler" coin from the City of Lucerne is that it features a unique Renaissance shield design on its obverse side, which was a common motif in European heraldry during the 16th century.
