Schilling MONETA NOVA LVDIGARIVS ND
| Billon | 1.3 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 | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#290009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Leodegar standing, nimbate, in regalia, wearing mitre, holding hand drill in right hand and crosier in left hand. Polylobe behind. Gothic script.
Lettering: SANCT LVDIGAR
Translation:
Sanctus Ludigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Interesting fact
The Schilling coin from the City of Lucerne, made of Billon and weighing 1.3g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, who ruled from 1482 to 1497. This was a period of growing trade and commerce, and the Schilling coin was an important part of the currency system used throughout the Holy Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, suggests that it was a relatively low-value coin, but it still holds historical significance as a symbol of the economic and political systems of the time.
