© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Dicken Saint Leodegar facing right; large shield ND
| Silver | 8.6 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1550-1601 |
| Value | 1 Dicken (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Leodegar facing right, in regalia, wearing mitre with rosettes, and holding hand drill on right shoulder. Antiqua script.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✶ SANCTVS ♣ LEODIGARI⁹
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Comment
A dicken obverse die auctioned on 14 October 2015 by Sincona, lot number 2077. Sold for 17 000 CHF before fees.© Sincona AG
Varieties:
Variety 1 (Wielandt# 32)
Reverse: Rosette in the mitre.
Obverse lettering: · MONETA 🞹 NO 🞹 LVCERNEN ·
Reverse lettering: ✶ SANCTVS ♣ LEODIGARI⁹
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 32a)
Reverse: Rosette in the mitre.
Obverse lettering: · MONETA 🞹 NO 🞹 LVCERNEN ·
Reverse lettering: ✶ SANCTVS ♣ LEODIGARIVS
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 32b)
Reverse: Rosette in the mitre.
Obverse lettering: · MONETA 🞹 NO 🞹 LVCERNENS ·
Reverse lettering: ✶ SANCT9 ♣ LEODIGARI9
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 32c)
Reverse: Rosette in the mitre.
Obverse lettering: · MONETA 🞹 NO 🞹 LVCERNE ·
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS ♣ LEODIGARIVS
Variety 5 (Wielandt# 32d)
Reverse: Rosette in the mitre.
Obverse lettering: · MONETA 🞹 NO 🞹 LVCERNE ·
Reverse lettering: 🞹 SANCTVS ♣ LEODIGARI9
Variety 6 (Wielandt# 32e)
Reverse: Cross fleury in the mitre.
Obverse lettering: · MONETA 🞹 NO 🞹 LVCERNE ·
Reverse lettering: 🞹 SANCT9 ♣ LEODIGARI9
Variety 7 (Wielandt# 32f)
Reverse: Cross fleury in the mitre.
Obverse lettering: MONETA 🞹 NO 🞹 LVCERN ·
Reverse lettering: 🞹 SANCT9 ♣ LEODIGARI9
Variety 8 (Wielandt# 32g)
Reverse: Cross fleury in the mitre.
Obverse lettering: ⸰ MON ❀ NO ❀ LVCERNENS ·
Reverse lettering: 🞹 SANCT9 ♣ LEODIGARI9
Variety 9 (Wielandt# 32h)
Reverse: Cross fleury in the mitre.
Obverse lettering: · MO 🞹 NO 🞹 LVCERNENSI ·
Reverse lettering: 🞹 SANCTVS ♣ LEODIGARI9
Variety 10 (Wielandt# 32i)
Reverse: Cross fleury in the mitre.
Obverse lettering: · MO 🞹 NO 🞹 LVCERNENSI ·
Reverse lettering: 🞹 SANCT9 ♣ LEODIGARI9
Variety 11 (Wielandt# 32k)
Reverse: Cross fleury in the mitre.
Obverse lettering: ⸰ MO 🞹 NO 🞹 LVCERNENS ⸰
Reverse lettering: 🞹 SANCT9 ♣ LEODIGARI9
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken (Saint Leodegar facing right; large shield) ND (1550-1601) from City of Lucerne made of Silver weighing 8.6 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, the patron saint of Lucerne, facing right, and a large shield on the reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Pope Pius IV (1550-1565) and Pope Pius V (1565-1572), a time when the Catholic Church was facing challenges from Protestant reformers and when the Swiss Confederation was struggling for independence from foreign powers. Despite these challenges, the City of Lucerne continued to mint coins, like this one, which were used for everyday transactions and symbolized the city's economic and political power.
