© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
½ Dicken Saint Maurice; date on obverse
1623 year| Silver | 4.5 g | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | ½ Dicken = ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#298166 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS ❀ MAVRITIVS ❀ PATRON ❀
Translation:
Sanctus Mauritius Patrons.
Patron Saint Maurice.
Comment
Varieties:❀Variety 1 (Wielandt# 83)
Obverse lettering: MONETA 🟉 NOV 🟉 LVCERNENS
Date: 16 🟉 z3
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS ❀ MAVRITIVS ❀ PATRON ❀
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 83a)
Obverse lettering: MONETA • NOV • LVCERNENSIS •
Date: 16 z3
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS ❀ MAVRITIVS ❀ PATRON ❀
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 83b)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ⋆ NOV ⋆ LVCERNENSIS
Date: • 16z3 •
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS ❀ MAVRITIVS ✶ PATRON ✶
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 83c)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ✶ NOV ✶ LVCERNENSIS
Date: 16 ⋆ z3
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS ❀ MAVRITIVS ✶ PATRON ✶
Variety 5 (Wielandt# 83d)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ✶ NOV ✶ LVCERNENSIS
Date: 16 ⋆ z3
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS • MAVRITIVS ✶ PATRON
Variety 6 (Wielandt# 83dd)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ✶ NOV ✶ LVCERNENSIS
Date: • 16z3 •
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS • MAVRITIVS ✶ PATRON
Variety 7 (Wielandt# 83e)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ❀ NOV ❀ LVCERNENS
Date: • 1623 •
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS ❀ MAVRITIVS ❀ PATRON ❀
Variety 8 (Wielandt# 83f)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ❀ NOV ❀ LVCERNENS
Date: 16 ✶ 23
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS ❀ MAVRITIVS ❀ PATRON ❀
Variety 9 (Wielandt# 83g)
Obverse lettering: MONETA NOV LVCERNENS
Date: 16 ✶ 23
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS ❀ MAVRITIVS ❀ PATRON ❀
Variety 10 (Wielandt# 83h)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ✶ NO ✶ LVCERNENS
Date: 16 ✶ 23
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS ❀ MAVRITIVS ❀ PATRON ❀
Variety 11 (Wielandt# 83i)
Obverse lettering: MONETA NO LVCERNENSI :
Date: 16 ✶ 23
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS ❀ MAVRITIVS ❀ PATRON ❀
Variety 12 (Wielandt# 83k)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ❀ NO ❀ LVCERNENSI :
Date: 16z3
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS • MAVRITIVS ❀ PATRON
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Dicken coin from the City of Lucerne, made of silver and weighing 4.5g, is that it features an image of Saint Maurice on its obverse side. Saint Maurice is a revered figure in Swiss history and is often depicted in art and literature as a symbol of courage and loyalty. The coin's design serves as a tribute to the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
