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½ Dicken / 12 Kreuzer
1623 year| Silver | 4.25 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | ½ Dicken = 12 Kreuzer (0.1) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#130136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double headed eagle within circle, value below in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
: DOM · CONSE R · NOS · IN · PA
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Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Dicken / 12 Kreuzer 1623 coin from the City of Basel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the City of Basel was a key location for the Protestant forces. The coin's silver content and intricate design were a testament to the city's wealth and craftsmanship, and it was likely used for everyday transactions and trade.
