© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Dicken Saint Leodegar facing right; large eagle; date on obverse
| Silver | 8.5 g | 31.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1611-1612 |
| Value | 1 Dicken = ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 31.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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:1611 variety 1 (Wielandt# 64a)
Obverse lettering: ❀ MON ❀ NO ❀ LV CERNENSIS ❀
Obverse date: 16 11
Reverse lettering: ✶ SANCTVS ✶ LEODIGARIVS ✶
1611 variety 2 (Wielandt# 64b)
Obverse lettering: ✶ MON ✶ NO ✶ LV CERNENSIS ✶
Obverse date: 16 11
Reverse lettering: ✶ SANCT9 ✶ LEODIGARIVS ✶ +
1611 variety 3 (Wielandt# 64c)
Obverse lettering: + MON ✶ NO ✶ LV CERNENSIS +
Obverse date: 16 11
Reverse lettering: ✶ SANCT9 ✶ LEODIGARIVS +
1611 variety 4 (Wielandt# 64d)
Obverse lettering: + MON ✶ NO ✶ LV CERNENSIS +
Obverse date: 16 11
Reverse lettering: ✶ SANCT9 ✶ LEODIGARIVS ❀ +
1611 variety 5 (Wielandt# 64e)
Obverse lettering: + MON ✶ NO ✶ LV CERNENSIS +
Obverse date: 16 11
Reverse lettering: ❀ SANCT9 ❀ LEODIGARIVS ∙ 🝆
1611 variety 6 (Wielandt# 64f)
Obverse lettering: + MON ✶ NO ✶ LV CERNENSIS +
Obverse date: 16 11
Reverse lettering: ❀ SANCT9 ❀ LEODIGARIVS ❀ 🙦
1611 variety 7 (Wielandt# 64g)
Obverse lettering: + MON ❀ NO ❀ LV CERNENSIS ∙ +
Obverse date: 16 11
Reverse lettering: SANCT9 ❀ LEODIGARIVS ❀ +
1611 variety 8 (Wielandt# 64h)
Obverse lettering: + MON ❀ NO ❀ LV ERNENSIS +
Obverse date: 16 11
Reverse lettering: ❀ SANCT9 ❀ LEODIGARIVS ❀ +
1611 variety 9 (Wielandt# 64i)
Obverse lettering: ❀ MON ❀ NO ❀ LVC ERNENSIS ❀
Reverse lettering: ❀ SANCT9 ❀ LEODIGARIVS ❀ +
1612 variety 1 (Wielandt# 65)
Obverse lettering: ❀ MON ❀ NO ❀ LVC ERNENSIS
Obverse date: 16 12
Reverse lettering: ❀ SANCT9 ❀ LEODIGARIVS ❀
1612 variety 2 (Wielandt# 65a)
Obverse lettering: + MON ❀ NO ❀ LVC ERNENSIS +
Obverse date: 16 12
Reverse lettering: SANCT9 LEODIGARIVS
1612 variety 3 (Wielandt# 65b)
Obverse lettering: + MON ❀ NO ❀ LV CERNENSIS +
Obverse date: 16 12
Reverse lettering: ❀ SANCT9 ❀ LEODIGARIVS ❀ +
1612 variety 4 (Wielandt# 65c)
Obverse lettering: + MON ❀ NO ❀ LV CERNENSIS +
Obverse date: 16 12
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARIVS ❀ +
1612 variety 5 (Wielandt# 65d)
Obverse lettering: + MON ❀ NO ❀ LV CERNENSIS
Obverse date: 16 12
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARIVS ❀ +
1612 variety 6 (Wielandt# 65e)
Obverse lettering: ❀ + MON ❀ NO ✶ LV CERNENSIS / +
Obverse date: 16 1Z
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS ❀ LEODIGARIVS ❀ +
1612 variety 7 (Wielandt# 65f)
Obverse lettering: ❀ + MON ✶ NO ✶ LV CERNENSIS ✶ +
Obverse date: 16 1Z
Reverse lettering: + SANCT9 LEODIGARIVS +
1612 variety 8 (Wielandt# 65g)
Obverse lettering: MON + NO ✶ LV CERNENSIS
Obverse date: 16 1Z
Reverse lettering: ❀ SANCTVS ✶ LEODIGARIVS ❀ ∙
1612 variety 9 (Wielandt# 65h)
Obverse lettering: + MON ✶ NO ✶ LVC ERNENSIS ❀
Obverse date: 16 1Z
Reverse lettering: ❀ SANCT9 ✶ LEODIGARIVS ✶
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken (Saint Leodegar facing right; large eagle; date on obverse) 1611-1612 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 prominent Catholic bishop and patron saint of the city of Lucerne, on one side, and a large eagle on the other. This coin was minted during the early years of the Thirty Years War, a devastating conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648 and involved many European countries, including Switzerland. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Catholic Church and the city of Lucerne.
