1½ Thalers Leodegar facing left
1518 year| Silver | 43.20 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1518 |
| Value | 1½ Thalers (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 43.20 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#294911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire depicting double headed eagle. Coat of arms of Lucerne below. Two lions supporting the two coats of arms. Coats of arms of the 16 bailiwicks on square shields around; clockwise: Rothenburg, Entlebuch, Sempach, Triengen, Malters, Kriens, Merenschwand, Ebikon, Rüßegg, Weggis, Horw, Habsburg, Münster, Sursee, Ruswil, and Willisau.
Comment
Struck with the same dies used for the .A single piece known [1].
References:
[1] Jürg Richter; 2016. Die Proben und Materialvarianten von Schweizer Münzen / Band 1. Die Proben und Materialvarianten der Kantonsmünzen. Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. Page 187.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1½ Thalers (Leodegar facing left) 1518 from City of Lucerne made of Silver weighing 43.20 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.