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½ Batzen - Franz Joseph Sigismund von Roggenbach
1787 year| Billon | 1.65 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Francis Joseph Sigismund of Roggenbach (Franz Joseph Sigismund von Roggenbach) (1782-1793) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1787 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
BATZEN
1787
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Batzen coin from the Bishopric of Basel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1787, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the European monetary system. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency system across different regions and states.
