½ Dicken Gold strike of 2 ducats
1621 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | ½ Dicken = ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#298169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Maurice, with nimbus, wearing helmet and plate armour with large cross on chest, and holding upright sword in right hand.
Lettering: SANCTVS • MAVRITIVS ✶ PATRON
Translation:
Sanctus Mauritius Patrons.
Patron Saint Maurice.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Dicken (Gold strike of 2 ducats) 1621 from City of Lucerne made of Gold is that it is a rare and valuable coin that was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648 and involved many European countries, including Switzerland, where the coin was minted. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
