Thaler Leodegar facing left
1518 year| Silver | 21 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1518 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1422-1550) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#287696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire depicting double headed eagle. Coat of arms of Lucerne below. 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.
Interesting fact
The Thaler coin from the City of Lucerne, minted in 1518, features a unique design element - the image of Saint Leodegar facing left. This is a distinct variation from the more common depiction of Saint Leodegar facing right, which is found on many other coins from the same era. This left-facing image of Saint Leodegar makes the coin a particularly interesting and valuable collector's item for numismatists who specialize in rare and unusual coinage.
