© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Dicken Leodegar facing right 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#287941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Leodegar facing right, in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre, and holding hand drill on right shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✲ SANCTVS ♣ LEODIGARI9
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 5)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ⸰ NOVA ⸰ LVCERNENSIS ⸰
Reverse lettering: ✶ SANCTVS ♣ LEODIGARI9
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 5a)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ⸰ NOVA ⸰ LVCERNENSIS ⸰
Obverse lettering: ⸰ SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARIVS ⸰
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 5b)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ⸰ NOVA ⸰ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: ⸰ SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARIVS ⸰
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 5c)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ⸰ NOVA ⸰ LVCERNENSI'
Reverse lettering: ✶ SANCTVS ♣ LEODIGARI9
Variety 5 (Wielandt# –)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ⸰ NOVA ⸰ LVCERNEN'
Reverse lettering: ✶ SANCTVS ♣ LEODIGARI9
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken (Leodegar facing right) ND (1475-1550) from City of Lucerne made of Silver weighing 9.0 g is that it features a unique design of Leodegar, a Swiss saint, facing right, which sets it apart from other coins of the same era.
