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Angster "Bäggeli" ND
| Billon | 0.22 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1550-1656 |
| Value | 1 Angster (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.22 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#137965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uniface. Incuse impression of the obverse.
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 55; HMZ# 2-627b)
Obverse: Bishop with rounded face and chubby cheeks without collar, with rounded mitre with central bridge and no pellets. Eyes, nose and cheeks strongly protruding.
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Variety 2 (Wielandt# 55a; HMZ# 2-627a)
Obverse: Narrow bishop head with collar below. Two pellets in mitre.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Angster "Bäggeli" coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the city of Lucerne during a time of economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was minted during the reign of the Habsburg dynasty, which had a significant influence on the country's economy and politics. Despite its small weight and value, the coin played an important role in the daily transactions of the people of Lucerne, and it remains a valuable piece of history for numismatists today.
