© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
½ Batzen "Doppler" Square shield ND
| Billon | 1.33 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1501-1507 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.33 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#138050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar nimbate, in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre, and holding hand drill in right hand.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SANCTVS ✥ LVDIGARIVS
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SANCTVS ✥ LVDIGARIVS
Translation: Saint Leodegar.
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 12)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + LVCERNENSIS
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS - LVDIGARIVS
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 12a)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + LVCERNENSIS +
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS + LEODIGARIVS +
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 12b)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSI
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARIVS ⁑
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 12c)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSI
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS • LEODIGARIVS
Variety 5 (Wielandt# 12d)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSI
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ⁑ LVDIGARIVS
Variety 6 (Wielandt# 12e)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + LVCERNENSI
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ❀ LEODGAR
Variety 7 (Wielandt# 12f)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + LVCERNENSI
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ❀ LEODAR
Variety 8 (Wielandt# 12g)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + LVCERNENSI
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ❀ LVDIGARIVS
Variety 9 (Wielandt# 12h)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + LVCERNENS
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ❀ LVDIGARIVS
Variety 10 (Wielandt# 12h)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + LVCERNENS'
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ❀ LVDIGARIVS
Variety 11 (Wielandt# 12k)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ❀ LVCERNENS'
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS + LVDIGAR'
Variety 12 (Wielandt# 12l)
Obverse lettering: • MONETA ⸰ LVCERNS ⸰
reverse lettering: + • SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARIS
Variety 13 (Wielandt# 12m)
Obverse lettering: MON'TA + LVCERNENSI'
reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ❀ LEODGAR ⸰
Interesting fact
The ½ Batzen "Doppler" coin from the City of Lucerne features a unique square shield design, which was a distinctive feature of the coins produced during the Renaissance period in Switzerland.
