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© Sincona AG
Vierer "Spägurli" ND
1561 year| Billon | 0.9 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1561 |
| Value | 1 Vierer = 1⁄192 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#137966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with blooming buds as arms. Circle around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SANCT⁹ + LVDIGARI⁹
Translation:
Sanctus Ludigarius.
Saint Leodegar.
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1 (Wielandt# 54a)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA LVCERNE
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCT + LVDIGARIVS
Variety 2 (Wielandt# 54b)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA LVCERN +
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCT + LVDIGARIVS
Variety 3 (Wielandt# 54c)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA LVCERN
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCT + LVDIGARIVS
Variety 4 (Wielandt# 54d)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA LVCERN
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCT⁹ + LVDIGARI⁹
Variety 5 (Wielandt# 54e)
Obverse lettering: ✠ MONETA LVCERN
Reverse lettering: ✤ SANCT⁹ ✶ LVDIGARI⁹
Variety 6 (Wielandt# 54f)
Obverse lettering: MONETA LVCERN
Reverse lettering: ✤ SANCT ⬦ LVDIGARI
Variety 7 (Wielandt# 54g)
Obverse lettering: MONETA LVCERN
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCT + LVDIGARIVS
Variety 8 (Wielandt# 54h)
Obverse lettering: MONETA LVCERN
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCT⁹ ∙ LVDIGARIVS
Variety 9 (Wielandt# 54i)
Obverse lettering: MONETA LVCERN
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCT⁹ + LVDIGARI
Variety 10 (Wielandt# 54k)
Obverse lettering: MONETA LVCERN
Reverse lettering: ✠ SANCT + LVDIGAR
Interesting fact
The Vierer "Spägurli" ND (1561) coin from the City of Lucerne is interesting because it was made during a time when the city was transitioning from using local currencies to adopting the Swiss franc as its official currency. This coin, made of Billon and weighing 0.9 grams, was likely used as a substitute for the official Swiss currency, which was in short supply at the time. Its design features the city's coat of arms and the inscription "SPÄGURLI," which means "little spoon" in Swiss German, referring to the coin's small size. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the city's efforts to address economic challenges during a time of transition.
