© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Dicken Saint Leodegar facing right; date on obverse in exergue
| Silver | 8.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1656 |
| Value | 1 Dicken = ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#89671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Leodegar facing right, with nimbus, wearing mitre with vegetal motifs and episcopal robes, holding hand drill in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SANCTVS • LEODEGARIVS ❀
Translation:
Sanctus Leodegarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Varieties:1623 variety 1 (Wielandt# 77a)
Obverse lettering: ✶ MONETA + NOVA LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS + LEODIGARIVS +
Weight: 7.5 g
Diameter: 31 mm
1623 variety 2 (Wielandt# 77b)
Obverse lettering: ✶ MONETA + NOVA LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS + LEODIGARIVS
1623 variety 3 (Wielandt# 77c)
Obverse lettering: ✶ MONETA + NOVA LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS + LEODEGARIVS
1623 variety 4 (Wielandt# 77d)
Obverse lettering: ✶ MONETA + NOVA LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS + LEODEGARIVS
Weight: 7.5 g
Diameter: 31 mm
1623 variety 5 (Wielandt# 77e)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + NOVA LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS + LEODIGARIVS
Weight: 8.5 g
Diameter: 31 mm
1623 variety 6 (Wielandt# 77f)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + NOVA LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS + LEODEGARIVS +
Weight: 8.59 g
Diameter: 31.3 mm
1623 variety 7 (Wielandt# 77g)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + NOV LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS + LEODEGARIVS +
Weight: 7.7 g
Diameter: 35 mm
1623 variety 8 (Wielandt# 77h)
Obverse lettering: ❀ MONETA + NOV LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS + LEODEGARIVS +
Weight: 7.2-8.24 g
Diameter: 31.5 mm
1623 variety 9 (Wielandt# 77i)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + NOV LVCERNENSI ✶
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS + LEODEGARIVS +
Weight: 8.5 g
Diameter: 31 mm
1623 variety 10 (Wielandt# 77k)
Obverse lettering: ✶ MONETA + NOV LVCERNENS
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS + LEODEGARIVS +
Weight: 7.2-8.05 g
Diameter: 30-32 mm
1647 variety 1 (Wielandt# 78)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + NOV LVCERNENS •
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS + LEODEGARIVS ✶
Weight: 8 g
Diameter: 30 mm
1647 variety 2 (Wielandt# 78a)
Obverse lettering: ✶ MONETA + NOV LVCERNENS
Reverse lettering: • SANCTVS • LEODEGARIVS ✶
Weight: 8.33 g
Diameter: 31.9 mm
1656 variety 1 (Wielandt# 79)
Obverse lettering: ✶ MONETA + NOV LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: • SANCTVS • LEODEGARIVS ❀
Weight: 7.5-8.0 g
Diameter: 29.5 mm
1656 variety 2 (Wielandt# 79)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + NOV LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: • SANCTVS • LEODEGARIVS ❀
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken (Saint Leodegar facing right; date on obverse in exergue) 1623-1656 from City of Lucerne made of Silver weighing 8.5 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 the conversion of the Franks to Christianity. The coin's minting during this period suggests that religion and faith were still important aspects of society, even as the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and other conflicts were taking place. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the wealth and resources of the City of Lucerne during this time.
