© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Dicken Saint Leodegar facing right; crown above small eagle
| Silver | 8.75 g | 30.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1610-1611 |
| Value | 1 Dicken = ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.75 g |
| Diameter | 30.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#296554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Leodegar facing right, with nimbus, wearing mitre with and episcopal robes, holding hand drill in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 🞹 SANCT9 🞹 LEODIGARIVS 🞹
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:1610 variety (Wielandt# 63)
Obverse lettering: MON 🞹 NO 🞹 LVCERNENSIS 🞹
Reverse lettering: 🞹 SANCT9 🞹 LEODIGARIVS 🞹
1611 variety (Wielandt# 64k)
Obverse lettering: ❀ MON ❀ NO ❀ LVC ERNENSIS ❀
Reverse lettering: ❀ SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARIVS ❀ +
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken (Saint Leodegar facing right; crown above small eagle) 1610-1611 from City of Lucerne made of Silver weighing 8.75 g is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin features an image of Saint Leodegar, a 7th-century bishop who was known for his role in converting the inhabitants of Lucerne to Christianity. The coin's design also includes a crown above a small eagle, which symbolizes the power and authority of the Lucerne government. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring influence of religion and government in the region.
