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© Sincona AG
Batzen
1638 year| Billon | 3.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| Value | 1 Batzen = 1⁄18 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#48480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Large cross with split ends.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ IN ✦ CRꓯCE TRIꓯMPHAT
Translation:
In cruce triumphant.
Triumphant in the cross.
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 86)
Obverse lettering: MON • NOV • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: IN × CRVCE × TRIVMPHAT
Weight: 2.9 g
Diametre: 25.0 mm
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 86a)
Obverse lettering: MON • NOV • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + IN • CRVCE • TRIVMPHAT •
Weight: 2.25 g
Diametre: 25.5 mm
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 86b)
Obverse lettering: MON • NOV • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + IN • CRVCE • TRIVMPHAT :
Weight: 3.35 g
Diametre: 25.3 mm
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 86c)
Obverse lettering: MON • NOV • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + • IN • CRVCA • TRIVMPHAT
Variety 5 (Wielandt# 86d)
Obverse lettering: MON • NOV • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + IN • CR • CE • TRIVMPHAT •
Weight: 2.1 g
Diametre: 25.0 mm
Variety 6 (Wielandt# 86e)
Obverse lettering: MON • NO • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + IN • CRVCE • TRIVMPHAT
Weight: 2.2 g
Diametre: 25.0 mm
Variety 7 (Wielandt# 86f)
Obverse lettering: MON • NO • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + IN • CRVCE ⬦ ⬦ TRIVMPHAT
Variety 8 (Wielandt# 86g)
Obverse lettering: MON • NO • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + IN • CRVCE • TRIVMPHAT •
Variety 9 (Wielandt# 86h)
Obverse lettering: MON • NO • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + IN • CRVCE • TRIVMPHAT :
Variety 10 (Wielandt# 86i)
Obverse lettering: MON • NO • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + • IN • CRVCE • TRIVMPHAT •
Variety 11 (Wielandt# 86k)
Obverse lettering: MON • NO • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + • IN • CRVCE • TRIVMPHAT
Variety 12 (Wielandt# 86l)
Obverse lettering: MON • NO • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + IN • CRVCE : TRIVMPHAT +
Variety 13 (Wielandt# 86m)
Obverse lettering: MON • NO • LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: IN • CRVCE • TRIVMPHAT
Weight: 2.1 g
Diametre: 25.0 mm
Variety 14 (Wielandt# 86n)
Obverse lettering: MON • NO LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: IN • CRVCE • TRIVMPHAT
Variety 15 (Wielandt# 86o)
Obverse lettering: MON + NO LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: IN • CRVCE • TRIVMPHAT
Variety 16 (Wielandt# 86p)
Obverse lettering: MON + NO LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + IN + CRVCE + TRIVMPHAT +
Interesting fact
The Batzen 1638 from the City of Lucerne is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Europe, with the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and the English Civil War (1642-1651) taking place during the same period. Despite these challenges, the City of Lucerne was able to maintain its independence and prosperity, and the Batzen 1638 coin serves as a testament to the city's resilience and economic strength during this time.
