Angster (Silver trial strike) 1773 front Angster (Silver trial strike) 1773 back
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Angster Silver trial strike

1773 year
Silver 0.9 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Lucerne
Period
Republic (1648-1798)
Type
Pattern
Year
1773
Value
1 Angster = 1⁄720 New Thaler
Currency
New Thaler (1773-1797)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.9 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#356613
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. Baroque scrolls above and below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
ANGSTER
1773

Comment

Weight varies 0.63-0.90 g ( 600).
Five to ten pieces of this type are known ( 600).

Interesting fact

The Pattern Angster coin from the City of Lucerne, made of silver and weighing 0.9g, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item. Its unique design features a depiction of a shield with the city's coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of leaves. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after piece among numismatists and collectors of rare coins.