© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
½ Guldenthaler
| Silver | 11.83 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1566-1584 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Guldenthaler (1564-1588, 1616) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.83 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#169230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle with orb containing the denomination on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ DOMINE + CONSERVA + NOS + IN + PACE +
30
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:HMZ 2-62s, 1584
Obverse legend: "✠ MONETA ᕀ NOVA ᕀ VRBIS ᕀ BASILIENSIS 84"
Reverse legend: "✠ DOMINE ᕀ CONSERVA ᕀ NOS ᕀ IN ᕀ PACE"
• Example #1 (Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6074. Sold for 3,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The ½ Guldenthaler coin from the City of Basel, made of silver and weighing 11.83g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when Basel was part of the Swiss Confederation. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Basel on one side and the image of a Saint on the other, signifying the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
