© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Schilling Gothic script; MONETA LVCERNENSIS ND
| Billon | 1.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1422-1480 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#289999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Leodegar standing, nimbate, in regalia, wearing mitre, holding hand drill in right hand and crosier in right hand. Polylobe behind. Gothic script.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SAnCT ⦂ LVDIGAR
Lettering (regular font): SANCT ⦂ LVDIGAR
Translation: Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 17a)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS LVDIGA
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 17b)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SANCTV LVDIGA
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 17c)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SANCT LVDIGAR
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 17d)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SANCT LVDIGA
Variety 5 (Wielandt# 17e)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS LVDIGA
Variety 6 (Wielandt# 17f)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS LVDIGA
Variety 7 (Wielandt# 17g)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: SANCTV LVDIGAR
Variety 8 (Wielandt# 17h)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: SANCTV LVDIGA
Variety 9 (Wielandt# 17i)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: SANCTV LVDIGA •
Variety 10 (Wielandt# 17k)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: SANCT LVDIGA
Variety 11 (Wielandt# 17l)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: SANCVS LVDIGA
Variety 12 (Wielandt# 17m)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: SANCV LVDIGA •
Variety 13 (Wielandt# 17n)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENSI
Reverse lettering: SANCV' LVDIGA
Variety 14 (Wielandt# 17o)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENS
Reverse lettering: SANCTVS LVDIGA
Variety 15 (Wielandt# 17p)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENS
Reverse lettering: SANCTV LVDIGA
Variety 16 (Wielandt# 17q)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ❀ LVCERNENS
Reverse lettering: SANCT LVDIGA
Variety 17 (Wielandt# 17r)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ⸰ LVCERNENSIS
Reverse lettering: SANCVS LVDIGA
Variety 18 (Wielandt# 17s)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ✠ LVCERNENSIS ✠
Reverse lettering: SANCT LVDIGA
Variety 19 (Wielandt# 17t)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ✠ LVCERNENSIS ✠
Reverse lettering: SANCT ⸰ LVDIGAR
Variety 20 (Wielandt# 17u)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ⸰ LVCERNENSI'
Reverse lettering: SANCT LVDIGAR
Interesting fact
The Schilling coin from the City of Lucerne, made of Billon and weighing 1.6g, features a unique Gothic script inscription "MONETA LVCERNENSIS" which sets it apart from other coins of its time.
