© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Schilling Saint Leodegar standing; MONETA NOVA LVCERNENSIS ND
| Billon | 1.2 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1550-1575 |
| Value | 1 Schilling = 1⁄36 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#295596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Leodegar, standing, front-facing, in regalia, holding hand drill in right hand and crosier in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCT LVDIGA
Translation:
Sanctus Ludigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 36)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA + NO + LVCERN
Variety 2 (Wielandt# –)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA + NO + LVCERNE
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 36a)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA ∙ NO ∙ LVCERNENS
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 36b)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MAONETA + NO LVCERNENS
Variety 5 (Wielandt# 36c)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MO ⸰ NO ⸰ LVCERNENSIS
Variety 6 (Wielandt# 36d)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MO ❀ NO ❀ LVCERNENSIS
Interesting fact
The Schilling coin from the City of Lucerne, made of Billon and weighing 1.2g, features Saint Leodegar standing on its obverse side. This coin was part of the standard circulation coinage during the period of 1550-1575. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in Switzerland. The mid-16th century saw the rise of the Swiss Confederation, a union of Swiss cantons that sought to maintain their independence and sovereignty in the face of external threats. The Schilling coin, with its image of Saint Leodegar, served as a symbol of the city of Lucerne's economic and political power during this period.
