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¼ Thaler
1740 year| Silver | 6.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
City view and date below assorted shields
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BASILEA
1740
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler 1740 from City of Basel is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "S.P.Q.B." (Senatus Populusque Basiliensis) which represents the coat of arms of the city of Basel. This coin was minted during a time when Basel was an independent city-state and was part of the Old Swiss Confederacy. The inclusion of the city's coat of arms on the coin signifies the importance of Basel as a sovereign entity in the region.
