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½ Batzen - Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach
| Billon | 1.59 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Conrad of Reinach-Hirtzbach (Johann Konrad von Reinach-Hirtzbach) (1705-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1717-1719 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.59 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#47024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle within circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPIS·BASILEENSIS·S·R·I·PRINCEPS+
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• 1717 (1.34g, About Very Fine):
Date at 12 o'clock.
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6120.
• 1717 (1.34g, About Very Fine):
Date at 6 o'clock.
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6120.
• 1718 (Fine - Very Fine):
Date at 3 o'clock.
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6124. Sold as part of a lot of 2 for 275 CHF.
• 1718 (Fine - Very Fine):
Date at 6 o'clock.
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6124. Sold as part of a lot of 2 for 275 CHF.
• 1719:
Date at 6 o'clock.
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6127. Sold as part of a lot.
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 the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Johann Konrad II von Reinach-Hirzbach, who was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1717 to 1719. During this period, the Bishopric of Basel was facing financial difficulties and political tensions, which led to the introduction of new currency reforms and the minting of coins like the ½ Batzen. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Basel during this time.
