© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Angster Gothic shield ND
| Billon | 0.32 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1625-1648 |
| Value | 1 Angster = 1⁄192 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.32 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#299495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uniface. Incuse impression of the obverse.
Comment
Varieties:Diagonal hatch variety (HMZ 2# 641e)
Obverse: Coat of arms of Lucerne on gothic shield; left half with three or four diagonal lines; right half plain.
Vegetal pattern variety (HMZ 2# 641f)
Obverse: Coat of arms of Lucerne on gothic shield; left half with vegetal motif; right half plain.
Vertical hatch variety (HMZ 2# 641g)
Obverse: Coat of arms of Lucerne on small gothic shield; left half with vertical hatch; right half plain.
Interesting fact
The Angster coin from the City of Lucerne, made of Billon and weighing 0.32g, is interesting because it features a unique Gothic shield design on its reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins of its time.
