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Thaler Double-headed eagle
1622 year| Silver | 28.0 g | 40.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.0 g |
| Diameter | 40.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#91335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Leodegar standing, with nimbus, wearing mitre, robe and cross, holding hand drill in right hand and crosier in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 🞹 SANCTVS 🞹 LEODIGARIVS 🞹 P 🞹
Translation:
Sanctus Leodigarius patronus.
Patron Saint Leodegar.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 61)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + NOVA + LVCERNENSIS 🞹 1622
Reverse lettering: 🞹 SANCTVS 🞹 LEODIGARIVS 🞹 P 🞹
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 61a)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + NOVA + LVCERNENSIS 🞹 1622
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS 🞹 LEODIGARIVS 🞹 P 🞹
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 61b)
Obverse lettering: MONETA + NOVA + LVCERNENSIS + 1622
Reverse lettering: + SANCTVS 🞹 LEODIGARIVS 🞹 P 🞹
Interesting fact
The Double-headed eagle Thaler coin from the City of Lucerne, minted in 1622, features a unique design element - the eagle's heads are depicted facing in opposite directions, symbolizing the dual authority of the Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope.
