1 Thaler – Lucerne
Switzerland
Context
Year: 1518
Country: Switzerland 
Issuer: Lucerne
Period:
(1415—1648)
Currency:
(1422—1550)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 42.5 mm
Weight: 30.1 g
Silver weight: 30.10 g
Shape: Irregular round
Composition: Silver
Magnetic: No
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard617b
Numista: #294913
Value
Bullion value: $85.57
Obverse
Description:
Saint Leodegar, nimbate and enthroned, is blinded by a soldier with a drill.
Inscription:
✠ MONETA ✥ NO' ✥ ✥ LVCERNEN'
1518
1518
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
Imperial double-headed eagle above Lucerne's shield, supported by two lions. Sixteen bailiwick shields surround them: Rothenburg, Entlebuch, Sempach, Triengen, Malters, Kriens, Merenschwand, Ebikon, Rüßegg, Weggis, Horw, Habsburg, Münster, Sursee, Ruswil, and Willisau.
Edge
Categories
| Building> Religious building |
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Lucerne | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1518 | — | — |
✨ Legendary