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½ Schilling - Wilhelm Rink von Baldenstein
1622 year| Billon | 1.01 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Wilhelm Rink von Baldenstein (1608-1628) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | ½ Schilling (0.005) |
| Currency | Thaler (1575-1793) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#130130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint standing holding flower and book.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTV· VRSICINVS
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• Example #1
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6100. Sold for 1,300 CHF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Schilling - Wilhelm Rink von Baldenstein 1622 coin from the Bishopric of Basel is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "W" and "R" on either side of the coat of arms, which stands for the name of the bishop, Wilhelm Rink von Baldenstein. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a prized collector's item among numismatists.
