½ Thaler 1757 front ½ Thaler 1757 back
½ Thaler 1757 photo
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½ Thaler

1757 year
Silver 12.90 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Basel
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1757
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1621- 1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
12.90 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#114126
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

City view with date divided below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BASILEA
17 57

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler 1757 from City of Basel is that it was minted during a time when the City of Basel was an independent republic, and the coin features the coat of arms of Basel on one side and the image of a crowned eagle on the other.