Dicken Front-facing Saint Leodegar ND
| Silver | 2.9 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1550-1601 |
| Value | 1 Dicken = ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#294838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar wearing mitre with two rosettes, holding hand drill. Antiqua script.
Lettering: ✶ SANCTVS ♣ LEODIGARI⁹
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken (Front-facing Saint Leodegar) ND (1550-1601) from City of Lucerne made of Silver weighing 2.9 g is that it features a unique design of Saint Leodegar, the patron saint of the city of Lucerne, on the front side of the coin. The coin was minted during the 16th century and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
