Thaler "Dicktaler" 15 coats of arms; trial strike
1557 year| Silver | 31.92 g | 46 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | 1¼ Thalers (1.25) |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31.92 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#291902 |
|---|---|
| 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 15 bailiwicks on square shields around; clockwise: Rothenburg, Entlebuch, Sempach, Triengen, Malters, Kriens, Merenschwand, Ebikon, Weggis, Horw, Habsburg, Münster, Sursee, Ruswil, and Willisau.
Comment
Strike on a thick flan of the 1557 thaler dies.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern Thaler "Dicktaler" is that it features 15 coats of arms, which is a unique feature among coins of its time. The coin was minted in 1557 in the City of Lucerne, Switzerland, and is made of silver, weighing 31.92 grams. The coin's design and weight make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
