⅙ Thaler 1764-1766 front ⅙ Thaler 1764-1766 back
⅙ Thaler 1764-1766 photo
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⅙ Thaler

 
Silver 5.24 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Basel
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1764-1766
Value
⅙ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1621- 1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.24 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#114124
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Value within wreath, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA REIPUB· BASILEENSIS
1/6
1766

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler coin from the 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 Francis I, who was instrumental in introducing new currency reforms across the Holy Roman Empire. The ⅙ Thaler coin was one of the first standardized coins to be issued during this period, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce across the region.