5 Schillings Zinc trial ND
1490 year| Zinc | 3.33 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1490 |
| Value | 5 Schillings = ½ Milanese Dickplappart (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#294907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Leodegar in regalia, sitting on throne, wearing embroidered mitre, holding hand drill and crosier. Antiqua script.
Lettering: S' LEODEGARIVS ❀
Translation:
Sanctus Leodegarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Comment
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 189.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Schillings (Zinc trial) ND (1490) from City of Lucerne made of Zinc weighing 3.33 g is a rare and unique coin, as it was created as a trial piece and never entered circulation. It is one of only a few known examples of a zinc coin produced during this time period, making it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors and historians.