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Angster ND
| Silver | 0.3 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1422-1424 |
| Value | 1 Angster (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#291891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uniface. Incuse impression of the obverse.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 27)
Diametre: 16 mm
Weight: 0.27 mm
Obverse: Front-facing head of bishop wearing mitre. "L" in left field. "V" in right field. Beaded circle around.
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 27a)
Diametre: 14-15.5 mm
Weight: 0.23-0.31 mm
Obverse: Front-facing head of bishop with locks, wearing mitre. "L" in left field. "V" in right field. Beaded circle around.
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 27b)
Diametre: 12 mm
Weight: 0.15 mm
Obverse: Front-facing head of bishop with locks, wearing mitre. "L" in left field. "V" in right field. Beaded circle around.
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 27c)
Diametre: 16-17 mm
Weight: 0.30-0.35 mm
Obverse: Front-facing head of bishop with locks, wearing mitre. "L" in left field. "V" in right field. Small rosettes above the letters.
Variety 5 (Wielandt# 27d)
Diametre: 14 mm
Weight: 0.26 mm
Obverse: Front-facing head of bishop with locks, wearing mitre. "L" in left field. "V" in right field. Two pellets above each letter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Angster ND (1422-1424) from City of Lucerne made of Silver weighing 0.3 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Martin V, who was instrumental in ending the Western Schism in the Catholic Church, which had divided Europe for nearly 40 years. This coin may have been used in trade and commerce during this time, and its silver content would have been a valuable resource for the city of Lucerne.
