© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Thaler 16 coats of arms
1557 year| Silver | 27.5 g | 44.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.5 g |
| Diameter | 44.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#291896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire depicting double headed eagle. Coat of arms of Lucerne below; left half hatched; right half plain. Two lions supporting the two coats of arms. Coats of arms of the 16 bailiwicks on square shields around; clockwise: Rothenburg, Entlebuch, Sempach, Triengen, Malters, Kriens, Merenschwand, Ebikon, Rüßegg, Weggis, Horw, Habsburg, Münster, Sursee, Ruswil, and Willisau.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 30a)
Obverse lettering: 1557 ✥ S ✥ LEODIGARI⁹ ✥ PATR' ✥ LVCERNE'
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 30b)
Obverse lettering: 1557 ✥ S ✥ LEO ❀ DIGARI⁹ ✥ PATR' ✥ LVCERNE'
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler (16 coats of arms) 1557 from City of Lucerne made of Silver weighing 27.5g is that it was used as a currency in Switzerland during the 16th century. It was a widely accepted coin and was used for trade and commerce. The 16 coats of arms on the coin represent the 16 cantons of Switzerland, which were united under the Swiss Confederation at the time. The coin's design and weight were standardized to ensure consistency and trustworthiness in transactions.
