Dicken Restrike ND
| Copper | 7.43 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1856-1900 |
| Value | 1 Dicken = ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.43 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#294906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing bust of Saint Leodegar in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre and holding hand drill in right hand.
Lettering: ... LEODIGARI ...
Translation:
Sanctus Ludigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Possibly a later restrike with the original dies, executed by Leodegar Corragioni d'Orelli, Treasurer of the Republic of Lucerne between 1856-1860, Director of the Bank of Lucerne between 1860-1890, and President of the Bank of Lucerne between 1891-1900. Leodegar Corragioni d'Orelli was a notorious numismatist, author of "Münzgeschichte der Schweiz" in 1896 [1].Between two and four pieces known [1].
Some coins exhibit significant traces of the obverse die on the reverse and vice-versa.
References:
[1] Jürg Richter; 2016. Die Proben und Materialvarianten von Schweizer Münzen / Band 1. Die Proben und Materialvarianten der Kantonsmünzen. Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. Page 189.
Interesting fact
The Pattern Dicken (Restrike) ND (1856-1900) from City of Lucerne made of Copper weighing 7.43 g is a rare and valuable coin. It is interesting to note that the coin was restruck, meaning it was minted again at a later date, which can affect its value and authenticity. Additionally, the coin's weight of 7.43 grams is relatively heavy for a coin of its size, which could make it stand out among other coins.
