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⅓ Thaler
| Silver | 8.79 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1766 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.79 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#88834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA REIPUB· BASILEENSIS
1/3
H
1766
Interesting fact
The ⅓ Thaler coin from the City of Basel, made of silver and weighing 8.79g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic change in Europe. The 1760s saw the rise of capitalism and the development of new financial systems, and coins like this one played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Basel, a city known for its banking and financial institutions, adds to its historical significance.
