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© Sincona AG
½ Thaler Gold pattern strike
1741 year| Gold | 20.64 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1741 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 20.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#188996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
8 shielded arms over city and river view, date below in exergue over cornucopia and laurel branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BASILEA
1741
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Thaler (Gold pattern strike) 1741 from City of Basel is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few specimens known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the City of Basel was experiencing significant political and economic changes, including the rise of the Swiss Confederation and the development of new trade routes. Despite these changes, the coin still features the traditional design elements of the Basel thaler, such as the image of Saint Basil on the obverse and the Basel coat of arms on the reverse. This coin is a unique piece of history that offers a glimpse into the complex and dynamic world of 18th-century Europe.
