© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
Angster "Bäggeli" ND
| Billon | 0.19 g | 15.0 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 | 0.19 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#296096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Uniface. Incuse impression of the obverse.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 56)
Obverse: Eyes and nose as thick pellets, cheeks puffed out.
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 56a)
Obverse: Wide mouth and eyes, pupils indicated by pellets, two pellets on the cap.
Interesting fact
The Angster "Bäggeli" coin from the City of Lucerne is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when Switzerland was still a collection of independent states, rather than a unified country. The coin's design and materials reflect the economic and political conditions of the time, and its small size and light weight made it a practical and portable form of currency for everyday transactions.
