© Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 (public domain)
© Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 (public domain)
½ Batzen - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach
1733 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Conrad of Reinach-Hirtzbach (Johann Konrad von Reinach-Hirtzbach) (1705-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1733 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#197740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed eagle with coat of arms of the prince-bishopric on chest. Legend around with triskelion in punctuation.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPIS · BASIL · S · R · I · PRIN · 17 33
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Batzen coin from the Bishopric of Basel, minted in 1733 during the reign of Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach, is that it was made of gold. This is unusual for a standard circulation coin, as most coins of this denomination and time period were made of less valuable metals like copper or silver. The use of gold for this coin may have been a deliberate choice to symbolize the wealth and power of the Bishopric of Basel, or it may have been a practical decision due to the scarcity of other metals at the time. Regardless of the reason, the gold composition of this coin makes it a unique and valuable piece for collectors and historians.
