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© Sincona AG
Batzen SANCTVS LVDIGARIVS ND
| Silver | 2.9 g | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1551-1600 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (3⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross patteé. A fleur-de-lis pointing inwards in each canton.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ SANCTVS 🞹 LVDIGARIVS
Translation:
Sanctus Ludigarius.
Sain Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 33)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA 🞹 LVCERNENS 🞹
Reverse lettering: ☩ SANCTVS 🞹 LVDIGA ∙ RIVS
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 33a)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA 🞹 LVCERNENS 🞹
Reverse lettering: 🞹 SANCTVS 🞹 LVDIGARIVS ∙
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 33b)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA 🞹 LVCERNENS 🞹
Reverse lettering: ☩ SANCTVS 🞹 LVDIGARIVS
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 33c)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA 🞹 LVCERNENS 🞹
Reverse lettering: ☩ SANCTVS 🞹 LVDIGARIVS :
Variety 5 (Wielandt# 33d)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA 🞹 LVCERNENS 🞲 ❀
Reverse lettering: ☩ SANCTVS 🞹 LVDIGARIVS
Variety 6 (Wielandt# 33e)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA 🞹 LVCERNEN 🞹
Reverse lettering: ☩ SANCTVS 🞹 LVDIGARIVS
Variety 7 (Wielandt# 33f)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA 🞹 LVCERNEN 🞹
Reverse lettering: ☩ SANCTVS 🞹 LVDIGARIVS :
Variety 8 (Wielandt# 33g)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA 🞹 LVCERNEN 🞹
Reverse lettering: ☩ SANCTVS 🞹 LVDIGARIV
Variety 9 (Wielandt# 33h)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA 🞹 LVCERNEN 🞹
Reverse lettering: ☩ SANCTVS 🞹 LVDIGARVS
Variety 10 (Wielandt# 33i)
Obverse lettering: 🞹 MONETA 🞹 LVCERNEN 🞹
Reverse lettering: ☩ SANCTVS 🞹 LEODIGARIVS
Interesting fact
The Batzen coin from the City of Lucerne that is a rare and valuable coin among collectors, particularly those interested in Swiss numismatics. One reason for its rarity is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic upheaval in Switzerland, known as the "Kappel Wars," which lasted from 1529 to 1531. As a result, the minting of coins was disrupted, and few coins from this period survive to this day. Additionally, the coin's silver content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item.
