© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
½ Dukat ND
1780 year| Gold (.986) | 1.72 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1780 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (4) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#123611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and canton name.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
DUCAT.
BASIL.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Dukat ND (1780) from City of Basel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Habsburg Empire. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency system across the empire, and it reflects the influence of the Enlightenment and the emergence of modern nation-states in Europe during this period.
