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© Sincona AG
Spagürli
1484 year| Silver | 0.75 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1484 |
| Value | 1 Spagürli (Vierer) (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#291889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cross.
Lettering: ✠ MONETA NOVA ✠
Translation:
Sanctus Ludigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Interesting fact
The Spagürli 1484 coin was minted in the City of Lucerne in 1484, during the reign of Pope Innocent VIII. It was a time of great change in Europe, with the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation taking place. The coin's design features the image of a standing figure, believed to be Saint Leodegar, the patron saint of Lucerne, on one side, and the coat of arms of the city on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. Today, the Spagürli 1484 coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.
