Dicken LV in fields; front-facing Leodegar ND
| Silver | 9.0 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1510-1520 |
| Value | 1 Dicken = ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.0 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#287972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar, in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre, and holding hand drill in right hand. Gothic script.
Lettering: ⸰⋆⦂ SANCTVS ✽ LEODIGARIVS ⦂⋆⸰
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Gothic script variety (Wielandt# 6)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ✶ NO ✶ LVCERNENS'
Reverse: Gothic script.
Reverse lettering: ⸰⋆⦂ SANCTVS ✽ LEODIGARIVS ⦂⋆⸰
Antiqua script variety (Wielandt# 6a)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ✶ NO ✶ LVCERNENS'
Reverse: Antiqua script.
Reverse lettering: ⸰ SANCTVS ✲ LEODIGARIVS ⸰
Gothic script variety 2 (Wielandt# 6b)
Obverse lettering: MONETA ⸰ NOVA ⸰ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse: Gothic script.
Reverse lettering: ⸰⋆⦂ SANCTVS ✽ LEODIGARIVS ⦂⋆⸰
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken (LV in fields; front-facing Leodegar) ND (1510-1520) from City of Lucerne made of Silver weighing 9.0 g is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse features a crowned shield with the letters "LV" (Lucerne) in the fields, surrounded by a wreath. This design was used specifically for coins minted in Lucerne during this time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.