© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Dicken Front-facing Ledodegar ND
| Silver | 9.0 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1475-1550 |
| Value | 1 Dicken = ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.0 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#287939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre and holding hand drill in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⸰⋆⦂ SANCTVS ✽ LEODIGARIVS ⦂⋆⸰
Translation: Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Gothic script variety 1 (Wielandt# 4)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ⸰ NOVA ⸰ LVCERNENSIS
Antiqua script variety (Wielandt# 4a)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ⸰ NOVA ⸰ LVCERNENSI'
Gothic script variety 2 (Wielandt# 4b)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ❀ NO : LVCERNENS'
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken (Front-facing Ledodegar) ND (1475-1550) from City of Lucerne made of Silver weighing 9.0 g is that it features a unique front-facing portrait of Saint Leger, the patron saint of the city of Lucerne. This design was specifically chosen to honor the saint's importance to the city and its history.
