Schilling Gothic script; antiqua M; MONETA NOVA LUCERNENSIS ND
| Billon | 1.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1482-1497 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#290005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Leodegar standing, nimbate, in regalia, wearing mitre, holding hand drill in right hand and crosier in left hand. Gothic script.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SANCT LVDIGAR'
Lettering (regular font): SANCT LVDIGAR'
Translation: Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 18o)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONET' ⸰ NO' ⸰ LVCERNENS ⸰
Reverse lettering: SANCTV ⸰ LVDIGA
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 18p)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONET' ⸰ NO' ⸰ LVCERNENS ⸰
Reverse lettering: SANCT ⸰ LVDIGAR'
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 18q)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONET' ⸰ NO ⸰ LVCERNEN' ⸰
Reverse lettering: SANCTV ⸰ LVDIGA
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 18r)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONET' ⸰ NO ⸰ LVCERNEN' ⸰
Reverse lettering: SANCT' ⸰ LVDIG' ⸰
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Gothic script and antiqua M, which was a rare combination in coinage during that time period.
