© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Dicken Saint Leodegar facing right; large shield; klippe; 1½ dicken weight ND
| Silver | 11.3 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1550-1600 |
| Value | 1 Dicken = ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Shape | Klippe (Square) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#287984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Leodegar facing right, nimbate, in regalia, wearing embroidered mitre, and holding hand drill on right shoulder. Antiqua script.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✶ SANCT9 ♣ LEODIGARII9
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features Saint Leodegar facing right, which is a unique design element compared to other coins from the same time period.
