© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
Dicken LV in fields; ornate shield; Leodegar facing right ND
| Silver | 9.0 g | 29.0 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 | 29.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#287981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Leodegar facing right, in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre, and holding hand drill on right shoulder. Antiqua script.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⸰ SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARVS ⸰
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 7b)
Obverse: Antiqua script.
Obverse lettering: MONETA ✶ NO ✶ LVCERNENS'
Reverse lettering: ⸰ SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARVS ⸰
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 7c)
Obverse: Gothic script.
Obverse lettering: MONETA ❀ NO ❀ LVCERNENS
Reverse lettering: ⸰ SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARVS ⸰
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 7d)
Obverse: Gothic script.
Obverse lettering: MONETA ❀ NO ❀ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: ⸰ SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARVS ⸰
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 7e)
Obverse: Gothic script.
Obverse lettering: MONETA 🟉 LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: ⸰ SANCTVS LEODIGARVS ⸰
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken (LV in fields; ornate shield; Leodegar facing right) ND (1475-1550) from City of Lucerne made of Silver weighing 9.0 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the city of Lucerne during the 15th century. It was a widely accepted form of payment and was used for everyday transactions, such as buying goods and services. The coin's design, featuring an ornate shield and Leodegar facing right, was unique to the City of Lucerne and was a symbol of the city's wealth and power.
