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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#89989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Multiple arms above city view. In exergue date above horn of plenty and branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BASILEA
1740
Edge
Security edge.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler 1740 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.
