½ Dicken / 12 Kreuzer 1622 front ½ Dicken / 12 Kreuzer 1622 back
½ Dicken / 12 Kreuzer 1622 photo
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½ Dicken / 12 Kreuzer

1622 year
Silver 3.25 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Basel
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1622
Value
½ Dicken = 12 Kreuzer (0.1)
Currency
Thaler (1621- 1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.25 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#130137
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Double headed eagle with value in circle on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+DOMINE · CONSERVA · NOS · IN · PA
12

Comment

Additional ornamentation in fields within circles.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Dicken / 12 Kreuzer 1622 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 unique design were likely a reflection of the city's economic and political influence during this time.